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See photos of the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration

John Cruz and Arjan Ramo fight Saturday, June 29, 2024, in a boxing match during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
John Cruz and Arjan Ramo fight Saturday, June 29, 2024, in a boxing match during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Corissa Taylor of Rec Zone Indy dances in a group Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Corissa Taylor of Rec Zone Indy dances in a group Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Taylor Jones blow dries Cheryl Boursiquot’s hair Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Taylor Jones blow dries Cheryl Boursiquot’s hair Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Monica Jones with 317 nails smiles while talking with a client Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Monica Jones with 317 nails smiles while talking with a client Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Boxer Ayden Harlin, 10, gets his hand raised Saturday, June 29, 2024, after winning a boxing match during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Boxer Ayden Harlin, 10, gets his hand raised Saturday, June 29, 2024, after winning a boxing match during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Boxer Ayden Harlin, 10, poses for a portrait with his trophy Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Boxer Ayden Harlin, 10, poses for a portrait with his trophy Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Fallou International packages a product Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Fallou International packages a product Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Corissa Taylor of Rec Zone Indy dances with a group Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Corissa Taylor of Rec Zone Indy dances with a group Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Teresa Clay with Anwuli Eyewear smiles at attendee Shannon Reed on Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Teresa Clay with Anwuli Eyewear smiles at attendee Shannon Reed on Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Marcel Jr. gives Joseph Martelli a haircut Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Marcel Jr. gives Joseph Martelli a haircut Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Marcel Jr. gives Joseph Martelli a haircut Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Marcel Jr. gives Joseph Martelli a haircut Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Mary Ojo with Ojo Weave n Wigs smiles toward another booth Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Mary Ojo with Ojo Weave n Wigs smiles toward another booth Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Masami Morris, 12, looks at her nails Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Masami Morris, 12, looks at her nails Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Akeesha Trotman looks at Masami Morris’ nails Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Akeesha Trotman looks at Masami Morris’ nails Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Miyanna Haywood, 14, dances Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Miyanna Haywood, 14, dances Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Ayden Harlin and Ariel Oraz box Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Ayden Harlin and Ariel Oraz box Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Observers watch a boxing match Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Observers watch a boxing match Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Angela Bailey and Monica Jones chat Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Angela Bailey and Monica Jones chat Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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Amari Madry, 13, carries a martial arts trophy to a booth Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
Amari Madry, 13, carries a martial arts trophy to a booth Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.
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