United Front Faith

On Tuesday, February 22 at an event hosted by Brotherhood Mutual, Fort Wayne United Faith kicked off featuring local pastors and community leaders who look to partner together to bring the conversations of shared humanity, race, diversity and ethnicity to the forefront within church congregations while connecting outside of the walls of the church. The city has successfully completed the first year of the United Front initiative which has taken thousands of local leaders in addition to leaders in other cities through a curriculum led by Dr. Pascal Losambe and the United Front team of community volunteers. From topics such as Belonging to Bias and Stereotype Threat, many have been encouraged and enlightened to a new level of understanding of the idea of shared humanity and how we all play a part. In addition to United Front Faith, in 2022, there will also be opportunities for continuing education, certification/accreditation as well as kicking off United Front Youth and United Front National.

Upcoming events include a kickoff at local churches in March and nationally recognized Pastor Albert Tate at the Clyde on Thursday, April 14.

To find more info or see how you and your church could be involved check out unitedfrontintiave.com or email hello@unitedfrontchristianfaith.com.

The coming soon Indoor Food market at Electric works welcomes Brooks BBQ & Chicken owned by Cameron Brooks

Cameron Brooks with his sultry voice and delicious food truck is excited and proud to lead as a 4th generation owner of Brooks BBQ & Chicken which launched in 1966 as the first Black-owned barbecue restaurant in Fort Wayne. He proudly continues his family legacy for delicious food by using his great-grandmother’s recipes to make award-winning sauces, ribs, turkey tips and fried chicken dipped in their famous vinegar BBQ sauce along with wonderful sides like greens, mac-and-cheese, baked beans and more. “Coming to Union Street Market is full-circle for me, continuing my family’s incredible legacy of offering the most succulent BBQ to the entire Fort Wayne community.”

I am incredibly thankful to the city of Fort Wayne for always supporting us! “Dream big, you never know what you can accomplish!”, said Brooks on his Facebook page.

Dr. Oscar J. Nelson Dowdell-Underwood

Dr. Oscar J. Nelson Dowdell-Underwood has contributed and sacrificed so much for this city from his principalship at Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School to educating students that have come through Cornerstone Christian Prep and ministering hope to people through his preaching. He has made a tremendous impact in the greater city of Fort Wayne over the years and continues to make history with his life.

In addition to being Indiana's first African American Teacher of The Year, he was nominee for National Teacher of year, 2011 named to Sandford’s Who’s Who, 1998 Indiana State Business of the Year and 2018 Claes Noble Educator of Distinction Award. In 1998, he appeared before the United States Congressional Committee on Small Businesses to testify concerning his teaching methods and philosophy of education. He founded The First African American Christian College Preparatory in the State of Indiana. He started Cathedral of Praise International and started a Bible College, so adults wouldn't be left out. Dr. Dowdell-Underwood is affectionately known as the Father of Possibility Education Awareness and Possibleology. His work speaks for itself.

A silent pillar, pioneer, a true history maker and living legend all here in the City of Fort Wayne. There’s so much to note about Dr. Oscar J. Nelson Dowdell-Underwood. He has made history not only in our city but globally.