In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby and James Patterson discuss the latest news and current events. They pay tribute to the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, and share their thoughts on his legacy. The conversation also touches on the importance of community input and transparency in utility companies, specifically AES, which has postponed public meetings due to threats. Additionally, they delve into the topic of cell phones in schools, discussing the potential benefits and drawbacks of banning them during instructional hours.

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Tina opens the phone lines, later in today's show is joined by Andrea Neeley and her guests from The Indianapolis Chapter of The LINKS and the upcoming Limelight event. Danny Bridges talks sports in the last half hour of the show.

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Contributing Analyst James Patterson joins Tina today as they discuss more on the proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood, potholes and street lighting in Indianapolis.

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On today's show Tina talks with City-County Councilor Kristin Jones (D) Council District 18, about data centers, potholes and more. Dr. Virginia Caine, Director & Chief Medical Officer, Marion County Public Health Department. and Andrea Bochenek, Epidemiology Manager at the Marion County Public Health Department. They discuss the Community Health Assessment process in our community.

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On today's show Tina discusses how to avoid scams when booking a hotel online with Jennifer Adamany, Director of Communication, BBB of Indianapolis. Later, Asia Abang, Black Humanities in the Midwest Project Manager, African American and African Diaspora Studies Department along with Dr. Lasana Kazembe, Co-Director of Black Humanities in the Midwest Project, join Tina to discuss Black Humanities and finally, Dr. Pierre Atlas, Senior Lecturer in Public Affairs and Criminal Justice, The Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. They discuss the situation in Iran.

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In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby and James dive into the complexities of a proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood. They discuss the potential risks and benefits of the project, including concerns about contamination and the impact on the local community. The conversation also touches on the importance of Black History Month, highlighting the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement and its origins with callers sharing their thoughts and experiences.

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Tina discusses the proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood with guests, Pastor Fitzhugh Lyons, Jr. Sr. Pastor Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Leader, Protect Martindale-Brightwood, Paula Brooks, Environmental Justice Director, Hoosier Environmental Council and Elizabeth Gore, IPS School Board Commissioner.

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Tina opens up the lines along with James Patterson, they talk about President Trump's State of The Union speech with listeners as they share their perspective,

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