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Building Black Wealth: Indiana’s first Black-led bank opens in Indianapolis

A long-overdue investment in Black wealth took a visible step forward April 23, as Generations Community Bank marked its ribbon cutting in Indianapolis. This is Indiana’s first Black-led, minority depository institution, intended to expand access to capital for Black families. Local data shows that white families in central Indiana hold nearly eight times the wealth of Black families.

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New law gives families a stronger voice when child welfare systems fall short

For many families, a call or visit from the Department of Child Services isn’t routine—it’s life-changing, and when something goes wrong, too many are left with more questions than answers. A new Indiana law, signed April 22, aims to change that. House Enrolled Act 1307, authored by State Rep. Alex Burton of Evansville, strengthens oversight of DCS by requiring its independent ombudsman to investigate serious complaints involving a child’s safety and well-being.