Taking Your Seat Initiative Lunch & Learn: Education & Youth Development

Schedule

Wed Aug 20 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Indiana Black Expo Inc | Indianapolis, IN

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About this Event

Join us for a powerful Lunch & Learn focused on the educational success of Black students in Indianapolis. Hear from local leaders and educators about what it takes to close the opportunity gap and expand access to meaningful academic and youth development programs.

Speakers

  • Andrea Hunley: IN State Senator
  • Ma'at Lands: Founder, Rooted School Indianapolis
  • Dr. Rachel Santos: Director of External Affairs, IPS

Topics We’ll Cover:

  • Education Equity & Policy
  • Closing the Opportunity Gap
  • Youth Development & Success
  • Community Collaboration & Advocacy

Who Should Attend:

  • Educators and school administrators
  • Youth program leaders and mentors
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Education policymakers and advocates
  • Nonprofit, business, and community leaders
  • Policymakers

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Seating is limitedand lunch will be provided for the first 65 people who register.

🎟 Lean into the conversation about building healthier Black communities across Indiana. Reserve your seat today!

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Where is it happening?

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

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