Fellow Young Democrat,

This month we’re empowering and celebrating our beautiful Black youth. We must continue to acknowledge and uplift our Black community and culture through the lens of Black beauty. That has been our priority all month long, and we’re barely halfway done!

Join us tonight for our monthly meeting: ¡Azucar!: Exploring Afro-Latinx Culture. Join IYD President Arielle Brandy, IYD CD 7 Chair RaeVen Ridgell and the INDLC on a Black History Month conversation about Afro Latinx identity, dispelling monoliths, anti-blackness and celebrating the history of Afro Latinx culture!

My Black is Beautiful

Join our new Black Caucus

We have seen the seismic, revolutionary change that comes from the activism of Black women. Our Black History Month t-shirt, made by Black-owned #317GetAGrip in Indianapolis, will honor and touch on the powerful women in our state — past, and present.

Promote Black Business

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CENTRAL INDIANA – CD5
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SOUTHERN INDIANA – CD8
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Celebrate with us by using our Black History Month themed frame and sharing our content via social media. We encourage you to visit indianayoungdem.org/blackhistory to keep up with our activities. Look out for more information coming soon. In the meantime, you can sign up to receive updates on how we can work together to advocate for Black lives in Indiana.

Upcoming Events

* All live via Indiana Democratic Party Facebook page *

Thursday, 2/18 @ 6 PM EST: Representative Robin Shackleford interviewed by Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Executive Director, RaeVen Ridgell

Thursday, 2/18 @ 7 PM EST: The “Visions for the Indiana Democratic Party” will be an opportunity for Hoosier Democrats and progressives to share success stories and challenges in order to work together to grow and strengthen the party and progressive goals. The speakers will focus on addressing what elements of the party organization have helped them succeed and what elements of the party they believe could be improved to make the party more inclusive and successful.

Monday, 2/22 @ 6 PM EST: Congressman André Carson interviewed by Hamilton County Young Democrats President, Dayna Colbert

Thursday, 2/25 @ 6 PM EST: Senator Eddie Melton interviewed by activist, Ashley Gurvitz

Friday, 2/26 @ 6 PM EST: Young, Gifted & Black. A conversation with young Black Hoosier leaders will wake place on Friday, February 26th. Join Evansville City Council President Alex Burton, Gary City Council Vice President Tai Adkins, teacher Vanessa Wiley, and community development leader Ashley Gurvitz for the two-hour conversation to close out Black History Month.