Community Connection - June 4 2026 - Tina Cosby welcomes Eunice Trotter to the Show later Danny Bridges with Sports

About this episode

This episode celebrates Juneteenth with insights from Eunice Trotter on Black heritage preservation and features a discussion on sports with Danny Bridges.

**Celebrating Juneteenth and Community Connection** This week on Community Connection, we're diving into the rich history and culture of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Our guest, Eunice Trotter, Director, shares her expertise as the Director of the Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program, highlighting the significance of Juneteenth and the importance of preserving Black heritage sites in Indiana. From the Martindale area being recognized as a National Register of Historic Places district to the history of Marcus Garvey and the Garveyite movement, this episode is packed with fascinating stories and insights. Eunice also talks about the upcoming Juneteenth celebration at Indiana Landmarks, featuring a panel discussion, live music, and a celebration of Black culture. Meanwhile, our host Tina Cosby engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Eunice's intern Regina, discussing the challenges faced by young Black entrepreneurs and the importance of preserving Black heritage. The episode also touches on the topic of property tax increases and the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation's efforts to gather…

People in this episode

Host: Tina Cosby

Guests: Eunice Trotter, Danny Bridges

Topics covered

• Juneteenth
• Black heritage
• Community engagement
• Sports
• Cultural preservation
• Entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Juneteenth
• Black heritage
• Eunice Trotter
• Danny Bridges
• community engagement
• sports
• Indianapolis
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Indiana Landmarks, Indianapolis Public Education Corporation

Places: Martindale, Indiana, Detroit, Indianapolis

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