About IAAQLI

Indianapolis African-American Quality of Life Initiative

The Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) in partnership with the African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI) and a variety of organizations has implemented the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI). Funded through a $100 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, the IAAQLI is mobilizing

“African American resources … while also building collaborations and partnerships…to elevate the quality oflife of African Americans in Indianapolis/Marion County.”
Reports & Presentations

Jun 15, 2021

WISH-TV hosted a panel discussion entitled “Young Voices of Black Indy” that featured seven young Black high school students from Indianapolis. We asked them how they think the $100 million grant should be spent in the community.

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High schoolers speak out on ‘Young Voices of Black Indy’

“...concerns regarding the community’s political landscape, access to healthcare, access to locally sourced food, and access to black owned spaces and property.”