September 2025: The Indianapolis Recorder's 130 Year Celebration

Join us on Friday, September 5th, from 6-9pm for a forward-thinking gathering co-hosted with InnoPower, featuring storytelling, public art, music, and more.

Celebrate on the Sky Deck - take a stroll through India Cruse-Griffin's vibrant exhibition in the Lift Gallery, ride and sing your heart out in the colorful karaoke elevator up to the third floor Sky Gallery, and enjoy artist Johnson Simon's powerful collaborative show.

During the gathering, which will highlight innovation, leadership, and next-generation strategies, you can enjoy accompanying Bossara music all throughout the evening.

Wander around and discover other current exhibitions and exciting events. Visit the artists of the Harrison Center at Open Studio, enjoy a large-scale art installation in the Courtyard, grab a bite of authentic Indian-Mexican fusion cuisine at Indi Taco, and more!

For partnership opportunities, media inquiries, or event updates, visit www.indianapolisrecorder.com or contact [email protected].

About the Indianapolis Recorder

Founded in 1895, the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper is one of the nation's oldest African American newspapers, most respected, and continually operating publications in the United States. For over 130 years, the Recorder has been a trusted source of news, culture, and commentary committed to telling stories that matter, lifting voices often overlooked, and fostering civic engagement across Indiana and beyond.

About the Harrison Center

The Harrison Center is a community-based arts organization in Indianapolis dedicated to engaging the city through art, placemaking, and storytelling that reflects the soul of its neighborhoods.

About InnoPower

InnoPower is an innovation-focused firm committed to accelerating opportunity in Black and Brown communities by fostering entrepreneurship, workforce development, and systems-level change.

Host or Publisher Harrison Center