Congratulations to the 2021 recipients of the Kennedy King Memorial Initiative Awards
The Kennedy King Memorial Initiative celebrates the contributions and indelible mark these honorees have demonstrated toward diminishing racial conflict, inspiring courageous action and strengthening Indianapolis.
2021 Trailblazer Awardees
Public Official
• Chief Justice Loretta Rush, Indiana Supreme Court
• Rep. Robin Shackleford, Indiana House District 98
Civic Engagement
• Syed Ali Saeed, Saeed & Little, LLP
• Kit Malone, ACLU of Indiana
• Yecenia Tostado, Project Azul
• Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana Pacers
YOUTH
• Taylor Hall
• Dejuna Rodriguez
2021 Community Builder Awardees
Corporate Leadership
• Anthem
• Anthem Foundation
• Cook Medical
Nonprofit Leadership
• Indianapolis Urban League
• Voices
Philanthropic Leadership
• Marilyn Glick, Glick Philanthropies
• Brian Payne, Central Indiana Community Foundation
Faith Leadership
• Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis
• Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance
2021 Spirit & Truth Awardees
• Jackie Nytes
• Bill Shrewsberry