Five questions with Belinda and Danielle Drake

In the Love in Color series, the Indianapolis Recorder explores love, family and friendship among some of the city’s community leaders and residents. Married couple Belinda and Danielle Drake talk about how they first met, what they enjoy doing together and their favorite holiday tradition. Belinda is the executive director at Trans Solutions Resource and Research Center and the board president of Indy Pride of Color. Danielle dedicates her time and effort to social change, civic engagement and racial equity. She is currently the advocacy manager at the ACLU of Indiana.  Belinda and Danielle Drake see a Broadway show in New York. (Photo/Belinda Drake) Where did you meet? What do you remember about your first interaction? Danielle: We met at Belinda’s campaign launch in December 2019. Our first interaction felt easy and natural — we just clicked and kept talking. Over the next few days, we stayed in touch, and our connection only deepened from there. Belinda and Danielle Drake in Colorado. (Photo/Belinda Drake) Where was your first date? We went to see “Queen & Slim.” It was a powerful movie and sparked a deep, memorable conversation that brought us closer. What is your favorite activity to do together? We...