Activists on Friday rallied in person and online to bring attention to the case of a young Black man who was shot by New Mexico state police officers while on a road trip from Indiana to Arizona.
Police say Applewhite, 25, who attended both Niles and Clay high schools, fled and later got into a fight with officers trying to arrest him. During the scuffle, police say, Applewhite grabbed an [...]
“Bullets do not have eyes. Anger is the root cause. How do I control my anger?" Pastor JB Williams says discussing how people need the skills to cope with emotions. He’s with Abundant Life Church [...]
Candidates to become commissioners St. Joseph County's 2nd District participated in an online forum on Sunday. ... The forum was hosted by Indiana Faith in Action and the Open Space & [...]
The Open Space & Agricultural Alliance and Faith in Action Indiana held a forum for candidates running for the St. Joseph County Commission District 3 seat on Wednesday. Incumbent Deb Fleming and [...]
Last summer, all students in SSLP served virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sophomore Nate Cieplik worked for the St. Joseph County chapter of Faith in Indiana, a faith-based advocacy [...]
For more than a year, the St. Joseph County chapter of Faith in Indiana and others have been pressing the mayor’s office for a strong use-of-force policy in South Bend that will keep our families [...]
Members of the Faith in Indiana-St. Joseph County held a news conference Wednesday, extending their support for the police discipline matrix.
Faith in Indiana had pushed for the matrix since January and publicly criticized Mueller last month for a lack of action on the issue.
New details on the South Bend Police Discipline Matrix: Mayor James Mueller added clarity to the six-tier Police Discipline Matrix.
With minimal ability to physically distance and a large number of people coming in and out, jails nationwide have been hot spots for the coronavirus.
After facing criticism from activists, faith leaders and Common Council members for a lack of action on a disciplinary system called a “matrix” for South Bend police officers, Mayor James Mueller [...]
The matrix, sought by clergy leaders belonging to the group Faith in Indiana, would set up clearer guidelines on the types of punishments for officers who commit misconduct. Former Mayor Pete [...]
Clergy with the group Faith in Indiana have pressed for a “disciplinary matrix” that would set up clearer guidelines on the types of punishments for officers who commit misconduct.
Local faith leaders met with South Bend Mayor James Mueller [and] were disappointed by Mueller's lack of immediate action on the matrix, as well as de-escalation training for officers and [...]
As for Faith In Indiana's James Williams, he says it is up to the next generation of voices and leaders from all races, not just black, to come together and put an end what he and many before him [...]
No matter our race, religion or zip code — Hoosiers care deeply about our families. During this crisis, we’ve seen nurse’s aides, grocery store clerks and sanitation workers step up and keep us [...]
Jeff Walker, a prisoner advocate working with Faith in Indiana, said county officials have taken “a lot of good steps” by releasing many nonviolent inmates. Even with reduced populations, Walker [...]
In the wake of the verdict [of former police officer Ryan O'Neill], faith leaders and community members gathered to pray and rally for more police accountability Saturday. Faith in [...]
Area interfaith groups met for an emotional procession to advocate for change Saturday. The procession of prayers, organized by Faith in Indiana, was in light of an independent special [...]
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