Indiana Black Expo: Indiana University

Annual Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration

July 2021

For more than five decades, Indiana University (IU) has been a proud supporter of the Indiana Black Expo (IBE) Summer Celebration, one of the largest African American cultural events in the country. During the weeklong celebration, Indiana University partners with IBE to ensure educational equity for all. While social distancing keeps us from gathering in person, we remain committed to providing educators with the tools, resources, and professional development to better engage and empower underrepresented, underserved, and minority students.

As the title sponsor of the IU Education Conference at the IBE Summer Celebration, we invite educators, students, and others to join us for a three-day virtual conference.

Education Conference

Join us for the Indiana University Education Conference

Join us for the most comprehensive educational summits in the country where highly sought-after leading experts will address equity in the education system, providing professional development to K-12 educators and higher education leaders across the country. The Indiana University Education Conference is on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, through Thursday, July 15, 2021, and is FREE of charge.

Planned topics include equity challenges in K-12 and higher education during COVID-19; best practices with how to teach and engage students with technology; effective engagement of students through personalized learning and blended learning environments; identification of access gaps for students and teachers navigating a non-traditional learning environment and necessary supports; and fighting educational inequities in the face of COVID-19.

Indiana University Workshops

When planning your conference schedule, be sure to attend these two Indiana University workshops.

Real Talk? How to Discuss Race, Racism, and Politics in 21st Century American Schools

July 14, 2021, 8:35 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Join this Indiana Black Expo session, "Real Talk? How to Discuss Race, Racism, and Politics in 21st Century American Schools," to explore a five-step process for discussing public issues in American schools. This session is courtesy of Brio Education Consulting, LLC and will be facilitated by Dr. Marcus Croom.

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Our Way Forward: Higher Education's Role in Advancing Equity

July 14, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.

This moderated panel explores the role of higher institutions in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the institution and within local communities. Higher education thought leaders, faculty, and administrators who are working throughout Indiana comprise the panel. Additionally, this group will discuss Indiana University's DEI initiatives, strategies, and priorities from 2020 toward the future. A panel discussion, led by Monica M. Johnson, M.S.Ed includes: Rachel Ann Brooks, M.Ed., Carl Darnell, Ph.D., Rosalyn Davis, Ph.D., James Wallace, Ph.D.

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Indiana University is deeply committed to cultivating an environment that advocates inclusion and equity for all. That commitment has been the driving force behind IU’s position at the forefront of diversity efforts in higher education as well as its long tradition of opening doors for underrepresented, underserved, and minority groups. As part of this commitment, IU continues to be a proud supporter of Indiana Black Expo.
James C. Wimbush, IU’s Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, Dean of The University Graduate School, and Johnson Professor for Diversity and Leadership.