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Hola Bloomington – Father Dennis from St Paul Catholic Center

Today, Father Dennis from St Paul Catholic Center, talks about the Spanish services provided at St Catholic Center and his work with the Latino Community in Bloomington. Our host Carlos Bakuta comes back for this new era for Hola Bloomington.

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Hola Bloomington – October 9, 2020

En Hola Bloomington, Josefa Madrigal, entrevisto a invitad@s Brenda Espinoza del Caucus Latino Democrático IN-9, está Dyna Martinez del Caucus IN LatinX a nivel estatal y a Robinson de Jesus-Romero, el secretario de la Asociación de Estudiantes Latinos Graduados (LGSA). Ell@s comparten información sobre el VOTO LATINO y la manera que nos impacta. Lo importante que es hacer una decisión …

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Interchange – The Journey Through Sorrow: Mary Shelley’s Post-Apocalyptic Novel The Last Man

Just as so many of us know the story of Frankenstein’s Monster without having read the novel that birthed him, so too we know the story of Lionel Verney, the last man on earth. The fear of being left totally alone and the sorrow of loss are powerfully depicted in Mary Shelley’s 1826 novel The Last Man. The Last Man …

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Responding to a world crisis with religion

When looking up Bloomington’s places of worship online, a message now displays, “Hours or services may differ due to COVID-19”.  Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a stay-at-home order recently causing Hoosiers to halt crowded activities and also religious services. As the impact of this virus grows, more businesses and routines are being altered, however many have been finding new ways …

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Beleaguered Attorney General Announces Clergy Sexual Assault Form

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill’s Office announced it’s put together an online form for Indiana residents who may have experienced sexual abuse, at the hands of religious leaders. The form is not meant to be used by minors, which it directs to the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. The form specifies it is meant for victims of clergy abuse, …

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IN GOP Gut Hate Crimes Bill

State Senate Republicans passed an amendment to Indiana’s leading Hate Crimes Bill, yesterday evening. Republican State Senators voted to pass an amendment to Senate Bill 12, which deleted two-thirds of the proposed hate crimes bill; The original 21 page document was cut down to just seven pages, after the State Senate Republicans voted to pass an amendment gutting the bill. …

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Indiana Moves Towards Passing Hate Crimes Law

This morning, the Indiana legislature took one step closer to passing a Hate Crimes Bill, when the Senate Committee on Public Policy passed Senate Bill 12. Authored by State Senator (R-LaPorte) Mike Bohacek and State Senator (R-Lafayette) Ron Alting, SB 12 comes after Gov. Eric Holcomb urged the passage of a hate crimes bill last year, after a synagogue was …

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Bring It On – September 10, 2018

William Hosea and Clarence Boone welcome Elder Derek LaMonte House, Pastor-Elect of the Light House Community Church. PART ONE Hosea and Boone speak with Elder House, discussing the Elder’s sit-down with Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton, the opioid epidemic, and the role of the church in the community. Hosts: William Hosea and Clarence Boone Bring It On! is produced by Clarence …

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The Hijabi Diaries – Ramadan

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In this episode of the Hijabi Diaries, Abi shares her updates from the field in her Ramadan Diaries 2018 (which you can also access on our website, www.hijabidiaries.com), which share what Ramadan is like for this hijabi, teacher, and mother of three. Also, we talk with Anna Maidi, our co-producer, about how motherhood changed Ramadan for her. Anna hasn’t observed …

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Fewer Refugees Resettling Due to Trump Policies

Today is International Refugee Day. Under United States law, a refugee is someone who is located outside of the United States and is of special humanitarian concern to the country. U.S. law states that refugees must demonstrate that they were persecuted or fear persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Refugees wishing …

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