We've got tons of events and conversations you can join this week!

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Fellow Young Democrat,

This month we’re empowering and celebrating our Black community. To close out Black History Month, we’ve got multiple chances for you to hear from Black leaders across the state. Check them out below and join us via Zoom or Facebook live.

Monday, 2/22 @ 6 PM EST: Congressman André Carson interviewed by Hamilton County Young Democrats President, Dayna Colbert. Live on the Indiana Democrats Facebook page ([link removed]) .
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Wednesday, 2/24 @ 6:30 PM EST: This event is an opportunity to learn how the importance of professional mentorship. If you're trying to break into a new career field, a recent graduate, or anywhere in between, these successful black professionals have some tools that will help you blaze your trail as well.
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Featured panelists include:
- William Durham - Director of the Excel Center
- Toyinda Smith, MS - Author, Champion Influence® Infuser, Leadership Strategy & Consulting, John Maxwell Certified, Adjunct Faculty
- Taylor Shine - Senior Global Marketing Campaign Manager at Discover Financial Services
- Martie Burris - Product Leader at Salesforce
- Christian Williams, MBA - Professional Developer

Thursday, 2/25 @ 6 PM EST: From Shirley Chisholm to Kamala and Stacey. Our Black women and femmes have always led the way. They’ve been unbought and Unbossed, taking charge and saving democracy one election at a time. Join us as we highlight some of the awesome Black women within Indiana’s politics.
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Featured Panelists:
- Judith Thomas, Indianapolis Deputy Mayor
- Cordelia Lewis Burks, IN Dems Vice Chair
- Renee Pack, Indiana State Representative
- Myla Eldridge, Clerk of Marion County

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

Friday, 2/26 @ 6 PM EST: A conversation with Black Hoosier leaders, join us on Friday the 26th for Young, Gifted & Black. We'll be joined by Evansville City Council President Alex Burton, Gary City Council Vice President Tai Adkins, teacher Vanessa Wiley, and community development leader Ashley Gurvitz!
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** Join our new Black Caucus
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We have seen the seismic, revolutionary change that comes from the activism of Black women. Our Black History Month t-shirt ([link removed]) , made by Black-owned #317GetAGrip ([link removed]) in Indianapolis, will honor and touch on the powerful women in our state — past, and present.
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** Promote Black Business
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Celebrate with us by using our Black History Month themed frame ([link removed]) and sharing our content via social media. We encourage you to visit indianayoungdem.org/blackhistory to keep up with our activities. In the meantime, you can sign up to receive updates ([link removed]) on how we can work together to advocate for Black lives in Indiana.
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