The economic impact of Covid-19 on small businesses is unprecedented. Between February and April of 2020, 22% of small businesses disappeared. The number of active white business owners dropped to 17%. In comparison, the number of Black business owners dropped by 41% and Latinx business owners decreased by 32% (Fairlie 2020). This data highlights the disproportionate impacts the pandemic has …
State Violence: A Public Statement by the Kheprw Institute
Dreasjon Reed was killed on Wednesday May 6th, his murder recorded on Facebook live. Over the course of 24 hours, 3 people were killed by IMPD. They were McHale Rose, Ashlynn Lisby and her unborn child in addition to Dreasjon. The Kheprw Institute grieves with the rest of the families and the community at large and remains steadfast in our …
Setup a #GivingTuesday Facebook Fundraiser for Kheprw Institute!
Start Your Fundraiser Early, Before Matching Funds Run Out! Hello friends! Thanks for deciding to help us fundraise on Facebook. Remember everything you raise on #GivingTuesday November 27, after 8AM EST will be tripled, while the matching funds last. We recommend you start your fundraiser as close to 8am as possible! You can create your fundraiser the day before, but …
Protect our Water: Take Action on Coal Ash
PROTECT OUR WATER Take Action on Coal Ash in IndianaINFORMATION PROVIDED BY Hoosier Environmental Council HEC has been leading the push for safe disposal of coal ash in Indiana for more than a decade. More information is available at IndianaCoalAsh.org.After coal is burned, there is ash left over. Unfortunately, coal ash contains toxic heavy metals that can contaminate water. In …