Community Connection With Tina Cosby

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby and Eric discuss the upcoming Good Friday service at New Horizons Church, featuring seven black preachers delivering the Seven Last Sayings of Christ on the Cross. They chat with Pastor Eric Wiggins; the host of the event is joined by Lady Brigette Townsend of New Horizons Church as the talk about the significance of the service and its impact on the community. They also talk abou...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby and Contributing Analyst, James Patterson dive into the latest news and updates from around Indianapolis. They discuss the upcoming HBCU All-Star Weekend and the Final Four, which will bring excitement and activity to the city. The conversation also touches on the city's plans to renovate the 16th Street bridge, which has sparked concerns among local business owners and residents....

In this episode of Community Connection, host Tina Cosby is joined by Senator Lakeisha Jackson, CEO of the Pathway Resource Center. They discuss the importance of community engagement and empowerment, especially during challenging times. Senator Jackson shares her experiences as a community leader and lawmaker, highlighting the need for people to advocate for their needs and get involved in their neighborhoods. She emphasizes the s...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby discusses various topics with her guests. The conversation starts with a caller sharing concerns about a person who attends black events and makes suspicious comments. Tina and her co-host Eric address the issue, emphasizing the importance of being aware of potential threats to the community. They also talk to Bridget Townsend and Robert Townsend about their new performing arts sc...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby discusses the importance of voting and civic engagement with her listeners. She highlights the upcoming deadline for voter registration in Indiana and encourages everyone to take advantage of the resources available on the Indiana Voters dot I in dot gov website. Judith Thomas, President and CEO of the Indy Arts Council and Loc Co-Chair for the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament, joins th...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby dives into a conversation about community resources and support. She talks with Pastor George Thomas and his wife, First Lady Jennifer Thomas, about their business, In Good Hands LLC, which provides nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities. They discuss how their faith-based business is making a difference in the community and how they're working with insuranc...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby along with Contributing Analyst, James Patterson and her guests dive into the HBCU All Star Game and Experience, happening in Indianapolis. They're joined by and Tyshiba Maxey and Laurie Hargrove, who share the ins and outs of the event, including the College Admissions and Scholarship Fair, the Black Business Vendor Showcase, and Gospel Karaoke Live. They also discuss the importa...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby discusses the importance of taking care of one's mind, body, and soul in times of high stress. Joining Tina are a panel of experts, including Dr. Denise Hayes, Psychologist, President, Indiana Chapter of the Assoc of Black Psychologists, Felicia Thomas, Christian Life Coach, Angela Gowans, Registered Dietician, Alina Smith, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Sharon Sanders, Mental...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby discusses the importance of summer camps for kids with Mariam Umar, program director for Freetown Village, and Tony Williamson, executive director of the Saint Florian Center. They share their summer camp programs, which focus on leadership development, entrepreneurship, and community building. The conversation highlights the need for kids to have meaningful experiences and learn ...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby is joined by a surprise guest, Dion Levingston, and discusses various topics with her co-hosts James and Eric. They dive into the world of HBCU basketball, discussing the upcoming HBCU All-Star game and the impressive performances of Prairie View A&M and other HBCU teams. The conversation also touches on the changing dynamics of family relationships, with Dion sharing a heartwarmi...

In this episode of Community Connection, host Tina Cosby discusses various topics with her listeners. The conversation starts with a discussion about the upcoming NCAA men's tournament and the HBCU All Stars event in Indianapolis. Tina also talks about the importance of voting and reminds listeners to register by April 6th. The conversation then shifts to a debate about Israel and its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, with callers sharin...

In this episode of Community Connection, host Tina Cosby discusses various topics with her producer Eric Garnes. They talk about the upcoming event at Indiana Landmarks, where historian Unice Trotter and Jeff Strobel will present on Marcus Garvey's connection to Indianapolis. They also discuss the importance of voting and the upcoming deadline for voter registration in Indiana. Additionally, they touch on the topic of Martin Univer...

Joining Tina, today on the show. Thomas Griffin, Colleague, Foster Grandparent Program, Margaret Pannell, Mt. Carmel Church, Event Sponsor, Marriam Umar, Program Director, Freetown Village, Eunice Trotter, Director, Black Heritage Preservation Program, Indiana Landmarks and Jeff Strobel, Historian, Co-Presenter, Freetown Village Conversations in Indiana's African American History. 

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In this episode of Community Connection, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus share their perspectives on the 2023 short session. Senator Lakeisha Jackson, Senator Greg Taylor, Representative Cherish Prior, and Representative John Bartlett discuss the highs and lows of the session, including bills that passed and those that didn't. They also address concerns about the criminalization of homelessness, the National Guard's...

In this episode of Community Connection, host Tina Cosby is joined by Commander Corey Mims, the newly appointed North District Commander of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. They discuss the challenges of policing a large and diverse district, including the importance of community engagement and building relationships with residents. Actress, Comedian .and TV host Sherri Shepherd joins Tina to talk about her upcoming...

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby and James Patterson discuss the latest news and current events. They pay tribute to the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, and share their thoughts on his legacy. The conversation also touches on the importance of community input and transparency in utility companies, specifically AES, which has postponed public meetings due to threats. Additionally, they delve in...