Juneteenth Celebration – Special Host & Emcee Thomas “Sparkle Soxx” Griffin

Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery 700 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana

Step into the vibrant spirit of our Juneteenth Celebration! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 15th, from 4pm to 8pm, at the Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery! Join us for a jubilant gathering filled with vendors, food trucks, music, and endless fun. Admission is free! Bring along your family, friends, and comfy lawn chairs to this significant occasion with …

Free

Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues – The Roots of It All

Indiana Landmarks Center 1201 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana

To honor Juneteenth, a nationally recognized day marking the liberation of enslaved African Americans, The Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program proudly presents a unique concert showcasing the profound connection between gospel and blues music and their significance in Black Faith, Hope, and Resilience. Gospel performers include Ethel McCane, narrator, and musicians Kelly Jo Nibbs, Pastor William Brown, Damon McCane, …

$25 – $50

June Chapter Meeting

Martindale-Brightwood Library 2434 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Summer Celebration

Celebrating 53 years June 20-30, 2024. These dates are ONLY effective for this year! One of the largest cultural events of its kind in the country. Join us in Indianapolis for a youth financial series, education conference, youth leadership summit, youth entrepreneur series, black business conference, corporate luncheon, mayor's breakfast, film festival, consumer exhibits, Performing Arts Academy showcases, Cultural Arts …

IBE Ecumenical Service

Kingdom Apostolic Ministries 4900 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Rehearsal Dates and Times are May 29th, June 3rd, June 10th, and June 17th each at 6:30PM. All rehearsals will be held at Kingdom Apostolic Ministries formerly known as Mt. Zion Apostolic Church.

Free

IBE Film Festival

Indiana Black Expo, Inc. 601 North Shortridge Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Each year, IBE screens independent films produced and written by African American and African filmmakers. These artists have a distinct message to share in their films about their culture and the challenges and triumphs of the human spirit. In addition to the films, there will be discussions about selected titles and filmmaking in general. Please join us for their free …

Free

IBE Business Conference

Indiana Convention Center 100 S Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

As Indiana corporations and organizations are committed to creating strategies to level the playing field, this conference will offer real and meaningful opportunities for black, brown, women, veterans, and disability business owners. Come meet and hear from key decision-makers about business development initiatives and multi-million dollar contracting opportunities. Learn tips from established executives and business owners on doing business with …

Mayor’s Breakfast

Indiana Convention Center 100 S Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us for the Mayors Breakfast, an integral part of Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration, happening on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. This annual tradition promises to be a morning of great networking and collective celebration of our city’s progress and potential. Strategic Insights: Gain valuable insights from Mayor Joe Hogsett on the future direction of our community …

IBX Youth Entrepreneur Series

Indiana Convention Center 100 S Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

This program serves as a dynamic platform for budding entrepreneurs to explore, innovate, and transform their ideas into viable business ventures. Through a series of workshops and competitions, participants are exposed to real-world business challenges and opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The program emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, encouraging participants to think globally while acting locally. …

Free

IBE Education Conference

Indiana Convention Center 100 S Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us for one of the largest, most comprehensive educational summits in the country. The 2024 Indiana Black Expo Education Conference aims to delve deep into the theme of equity while propelling teaching practices to the next level and emphasizing collective impact. In addition engaging sessions, this year's keynote speakers are award-winning journalist and documentarian, Soledad O’Brien and Dr. Kymyona …