EVENTS
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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarCorissa 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarTaylor 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarMonica 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarBoxer 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarBoxer 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarFallou 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarCorissa 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarTeresa 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarMarcel 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarMarcel 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarMary 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarMasami 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarAkeesha 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarMiyanna 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarAyden 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarObservers 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarAngela 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.
Grace Smith/IndyStarAmari 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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