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A map of INDOT's proposed sites for electric vehicle charging stations, disadvantaged communities (DAC) and rural areas in Indiana.

INDOT drafts plan for electric vehicle charging stations, alliance raises equity concerns

Rebecca Thiele

INDOT plans to make it so most of Indiana's population would be no more than 35 miles from a station and all Hoosiers — including rural residents — would be no more than 50 miles from a station.

Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis), the chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, speaks during a State Conference of the NAACP media briefing Thursday, April 21, 2022 about a plan to improve academic outcomes for Black students.

Indiana Black leaders call for 'urgency' in addressing student academics

Sarah Vaughan

They are asking fellow state leaders to prioritize addressing the academic achievement gaps between children of color and their White classmates.

Members of the Indiana NAACP, the Kokomo branch of the NAACP, and Embracing Hope of Howard County stand next to the historical marker for the Douglass School.

Historic Black school in Kokomo to go solar with help of the Indiana NAACP

Rebecca Thiele

The project is part of the NAACP’s Power Up program, which aims to reduce the energy burden on Black, Brown, and lower-income communities.

Critics Say Indiana Redistricting Dilutes Minority Influence

Associated Press

Critics assailed the proposed new Indiana congressional and legislative districts on Monday as rigged in favor of Republicans and diluting the influence of minority voters.