BlackSpace Indianapolis

We localize the 14 principles of the Manifesto to build Black power and Black joy in Indianapolis.

Our Story

Indianapolis joined the BlackSpace family in 2020. Following a series of local initiatives around the issues of Black cultural significance, a group of local Indianapolis organizers sought to align with a national group to push for creative Black urbanism locally. Our network has organized spaces for Black gatherings like a community liberation conversation series and outdoor roller skating pop-ups honoring Indianapolis’ Black recreation heritage.

2021 Year in Review

After a very busy year, we took some time to reflect on our first year. Deep listening was our focus for 2020 during the height of the pandemic, and we used our findings to celebrate Blackness in 2021. Check out our “Year in Review” to see all the ways we celebrated and amplified Blackness.

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Meet the Organizers

Learn more about the folks who make BlackSpace Indianapolis possible.

  • Devon Ginn

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    Board & Cousin

    Devon manages the programs and outreach efforts at the historic Madam Walker Legacy Center. As a freelance artist and meditation practitioner, Ginn’s practice examines the psychogeographies of the built environment through the lens of defiant joy and mindfulness.

Interested in joining BlackSpace Indianapolis?

If you’re a Black urbanist, find out how you can be part of our community.