Conversations In Indiana African American History & Culture 11/20/2025

Join us for our monthly conversation with historians, researchers, and educators as we discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage. Our presenters will be Kisha Tandy,Curator of Social History, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, and Zola Lamothe, activist and photographer.

Discover the powerful history of a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Indianapolis—displaced to make way for the IU Indianapolis campus. This presentation invites you to explore the lives, legacies, and community bonds that were uprooted, and to reflect on what was lost. Through archival materials, photographs, and personal narratives, our presenters honor the resilience of those affected and highlight the importance of preserving displaced communities’ heritage.

🗓️ Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a vital chapter of our city’s history. Your presence helps ensure these stories are remembered, respected, and retold.

• In Person: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks Center and talk begins at 6:00 p.m.
• Online: Livestream will begin at 6:00 p.m.

No need to request both an in person and online ticket! We’ll send the online access link (2 hours prior) to everyone , just in case your plans change.

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