Tina Cosby is joined by three young pastors taking the reins at historic churches in Indianapolis. Reverend DeAndre Williams, Sr. Pastor, Mt Vernon Community Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Julian Thompson, Sr. Pastor, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and Reverend Doctor Reagan Robinson, Sr. Pastor, St. John Baptist Church share their unique perspectives on leading these legacy congregations. They discuss the challenges of building on the legacies of their predecessors and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tina Cosby is joined by three young pastors taking the reins at historic churches in Indianapolis. Reverend DeAndre Williams, Sr. Pastor, Mt Vernon Community Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Julian Thompson, Sr. Pastor, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and Reverend Doctor Reagan Robinson, Sr. Pastor, St. John Baptist Church share their unique perspectives on leading these legacy congregations. They discuss the challenges of building on the legacies of their predecessors and more.
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Join WTLC's Tina Cosby as she discusses some of the major news stories and issues in the Greater Indianapolis area in "Community Connection."

Join WTLC's Tina Cosby as she discusses some of the major news stories and issues in the Greater Indianapolis area in "Community Connection."

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Community Connection - February 23 2026 - Tina Cosby talks with three new young Pastors 

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On today's show Tina discusses how to avoid scams when booking a hotel online with Jennifer Adamany, Director of Communication, BBB of Indianapolis.  Later, Asia Abang, Black Humanities in the Midwest Project Manager, African American and African Diaspora Studies Department along with Dr. Lasana Kazembe, Co-Director of Black Humanities in the Midwest Project, join Tina to discuss Black Humanities and finally, Dr. Pierre Atlas, Senior Lecturer in Public Affairs and Criminal Justice, The Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.  They discuss the situation in Iran. 

On today's show Tina discusses how to avoid scams when booking a hotel online with Jennifer Adamany, Director of Communication, BBB of Indianapolis.&nbsp; Later, Asia Abang, Black Humanities in the Midwest Project Manager, African American and African Diaspora Studies Department along with Dr. Lasana Kazembe, Co-Director of Black Humanities in the Midwest Project, join Tina to discuss Black Humanities and finally, Dr. Pierre Atlas, Senior Lecturer in Public Affairs and Criminal Justice, The Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.&nbsp; They discuss the situation in Iran.&nbsp;

Community Connection w Tina Cosby - March 2 2026 - 

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In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby and James dive into the complexities of a proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood. They discuss the potential risks and benefits of the project, including concerns about contamination and the impact on the local community. The conversation also touches on the importance of Black History Month, highlighting the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement and its origins with callers sharing their thoughts and experiences.

In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby and James dive into the complexities of a proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood. They discuss the potential risks and benefits of the project, including concerns about contamination and the impact on the local community. The conversation also touches on the importance of Black History Month, highlighting the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement and its origins with callers sharing their thoughts and experiences.

Community Connection February 27 2026  Tina Cosby and Contributing Anaylst James Patterson with Open Lines

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Tina discusses the proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood with guests, Pastor Fitzhugh Lyons, Jr. Sr. Pastor Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Leader, Protect Martindale-Brightwood, Paula Brooks, Environmental Justice Director, Hoosier Environmental Council and Elizabeth Gore, IPS School Board Commissioner. 

Tina discusses the proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood with guests, Pastor Fitzhugh Lyons, Jr. Sr. Pastor Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Leader, Protect Martindale-Brightwood, Paula Brooks, Environmental Justice Director, Hoosier Environmental Council and Elizabeth Gore, IPS School Board Commissioner.&nbsp;

Community Connection February 26 2026  - Tina Cosby - discusses the possible data Martindale Brightwood

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Community Connection - February 23 2026 - Tina Cosby talks with three new young Pastors

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