Indiana Black Expo 2026 celebrated Black culture, business, music, and community with inspiring events, performances, and highlights.
Indiana Black Expo Music Heritage Festival 2026 Recap: KEM, October London, King George & More Light Up Indianapolis The 2026 Indiana Black Expo Music Heritage Festival once again proved why it remains one of the most anticipated events of the Summer Celebration. Thousands of music lovers packed IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium […]
Montell Jordan reflects on his iconic hit 'This Is How We Do It' and his journey from music to ministry.
Indiana Black Expo's 2025 Music Heritage Festival was a hit, featuring legendary performances. The 2026 lineup promises another unforgettable night.
Mathew Knowles advocates for doing more than talking to achieve success, highlighting the power of action over validation.
Feeling stretched too thin and overwhelmed by life’s demands? In this episode of the Exhale, recorded live at the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, we’re unpacking what it means to truly prioritize yourself and find balance.
INDIANAPOLIS — When Indiana Black Expo officials announced there would be no football game at this year’s Circle City Classic, it turned some heads….and also fired up some social media armchair quarterbacks. The answer to those critics is arguably the major part of the 2022 edition of the classic, and one in which supporters say was the time […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A conversation about diversity in the workforce was held during a panel discussion at Indiana Black Expo on Monday. “We have talent in Indiana who are diverse,” moderator Akila Darden said. Darden is the Director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at IU Health Design and Construction. She said diversity is more than just […]
INDIANAPOLIS — After 15 years, Tanya Mckinzie is stepping down as the president of the Indiana Black Expo. During her time at IBE, Mckinzie created the Education Conference, launched the Black Business Training Institute for 120 business owners in Central Indiana and more. She says the IBE is planning on Summer Celebration at the Indiana […]
Students get hands-on experience with arts
Indiana Black Expo announced on Saturday the organization is awaiting the results of a police investigation after an image of a cross appeared to be burned into the grass in front of the organization's east side headquarters.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Black Expo has canceled its Summer Celebration, which would have marked the event’s 50th anniversary, due to the coronavirus, organizers announced on Thursday. All public events, including the free concerts, luncheons, 50th Anniversary Gala, and the Circle City Classic game and parade, are canceled. Some of the artists set to perform at […]