Conversations in Indiana African American History and Culture

Select Thursdays

6 p.m. EDT
Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis and Online

In this recurring series presented by Freetown Village, historians, researchers, and educators discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage, followed by question-and-answer sessions. Sponsored by Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation Program, Indiana Humanities, IUI Africana Studies, and Association of the Study of African American Life and History Joseph Taylor Branch.

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November 20, 2025

6 p.m. EDT (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis and Online

Displacement and Development: The History of the Neighborhood that Predated IU Indianapolis

Kisha Tandy, Curator of Social History, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, and Zola Lamothe, activist and photographer, share 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.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks Center and talk begins at 6 p.m. in person and online. Free with RSVP. Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-in-indiana-african-american-history-culture-11202025-registration-1704286228989