CLD Statement on Current Events

Center for Leadership Development Statement on Current Events The Center for Leadership Development joins all other concerned and caring members of our city and society in decrying the brutal, inhumane killing of Mr. George Floyd on May 25 at the hands of Minneapolis police. Like many other citizens across our country, we have found the […]

Center for Leadership Development’s COVID-19 Safety Measures for the Upcoming College Prep Conference and College Fair

Dear College Prep Conference participants: As Marion County continues to progress toward reopening, Center for Leadership Development (CLD) looks forward to welcoming 250 students, supportive adults, presenters and volunteers to the 13th Annual College Prep Conference and College Fair taking place on August 22, 2020 at the Indiana Convention Center. The health and safety of […]

The Passing of Dr. George H. Rawls, MD

It is with a deep sense of loss and reverence that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. George H. Rawls, MD who transitioned on May 16, 2020. Dr. Rawls was a giant figure in Indianapolis. He distinguished himself not only as a trailblazing surgeon but as a highly respected community servant who committed […]

CLD Programs and Services Update 4/17/2020

Due to the unprecedented measures implemented to mitigate spread of COVID-19, the Center for Leadership Development is being forced to adjust 2020 plans for programming, services, events and fundraising, including the postponement of CLD’s historic 40th Annual Minority Achievers Awards & Scholarship Gala to May 7th, spring programs and cancellation of the Annual Golf Outing. […]

Center for Leadership Development goes virtual for 40th Annual Minority Achievers Awards and Scholarship Gala

Historic virtual event celebrates scholars and Indianapolis minority professionals   INDIANAPOLIS – Yesterday evening, the Center for Leadership Development (CLD) hosted its first ever virtual Minority Achievers Awards and Scholarship Gala. In response to the spread of COVID-19, the virtual gala, which was CLD’s 40th annual celebration, streamed live on Facebook. Setting a historic precedent, […]