Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 July 1999 — Page 2

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The Kool-Aid Man was one of several unique attractions at this year's expo, as Kool-Aid presented the icon at their interactive booth. (Recorder photo by Curtis Guynn)

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comfortable illusion that racism is dead,” said Peterson. “Whatisdead is an ex basketball coach and a Korean graduate student. “I believe there’s a reluctance to even say the word race,” Peterson continued. “People are not comfortable with talking about it. We as a society need to get past this.” While Peterson’s summit is conditional to the election outcome, the democrat called last week's conference to bring media attention to What he believes to be a growing concern.' Additionally, although^Peterson said dialogue continues in several arenas, it has been forgotten on a grass roots non-political level. “The purpose for the media attention is to help open dialogue to all citizens,” Peterson added.

"There’s a lot of dialogue going motivatedcriminalactsinthecomon in this city. There’s good work mun ity going on, but it’s not reaching the • Examine issues directly related audience it is supposed to.^ to race relations in the city (as may Specifically, Peterson s pro- ^ agreed upon by the event’s orposed summit will work to ac- ganizing committee) coihplish the following goals: Conley, who fully supported the • Help educate citizens to the summ jt initiative, said that city’s diversity and cultures Peterson’s efforts bring the issue • Celebrate the city s diversity 0 f race b ac k t 0 the political arena; and highlight its benefits a f ocus> he added, too often forgot- • Help citizens learn commu- ten in political circles. nity techniques to better deal with “j think the issues of race relaeach other tj ons has been lying dormant to a • Consider the issues surround- degree,” said Conley. “The spirit ing hate crimes and associated leg- 0 f dialogue has also died. It’s like islation the issue of civil rights is regress- • Evaluate progress of housing mg rather than progressing, we issues have enough resources to stop this • Examine the ramifications of violence, we need these kind of race/hate based information on the summ its to do it.” Internet ' . • Develop a plan to avoid race-

stated in the message the renaming of the highway in Babyface’s honor was a good decision because the artist "has taken us to a lot of different places together.” Local dignitaries and politicians who were in attendance included Gov. Frank O’Bannon, mayoral candidates Bart Peterson and Sue AnneGilroy, Indiana Rep. Vanessa Summers and State Rep. Bill Crawford, D-Indianapolis. “Everything went really well this year with the caliber of celebrities and their interaction with the public,” said Stevenson.' “They (celebrities) brought a lot of recognition to Expo as well as Indiana. Personally, I’m very pleased.” As IBE enters its 30th year, the organization’s focus will shift from the material aspects of life to a more family-centered approach. ‘ IBE’s Y2K resolution, accord-

ing to Stevenson, is to move to- providing affordable housing, erewards a National African-Ameri- ating employment and educational can Summit and partner with na- opportunities.” tional organizations such as th& A few of Expo’s numerous acNational Urban League and complishments to date include the NAACP to help focus more on scholarship program, in which families,. $600,000has been awarded to more “We want to take it to the next than 450 Indiana students since its level and bring in well-known key- inception in 1984, and the fruition note speakers who can assist with of the IBE Economic Development the survival of well-rounded Afri- Corporation (IBEEDC) about two can-American families, so that we years ago has resulted in the can ensure that our African-Ameri- completion of two housing projects can families are secure, positive for low income and senior citizens, and functional and able to survive The organization also sponsors in the next millennium,” said several major programs and events Stevenson, who also noted that year round, including the Youth Expo will still offer its annual an- Video Institute (YVI); Father-to-chors such as thejob fairs, concerts Father; Hoosier Health wise for and corporate luncheons. Children Program; Mozel Sanders Over the past 29 years, IBE has Thanksgiving Day Dinner, We Can worked tirelessly to adhere to its Feed the Hungry; Cool-n-Smart mission of “uplifting the human and Project Soar, condition by empowering families, Annually, the Summer Celebration offers a wide range of products including art, music and clothing for consumers. (Recorder photo by Curtis Guynn)

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