LGBTQ Rights Project
American Civil Liberties Union
A great conversation with our guests from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), as we spoke about their LGBTQ Rights Project.
Those in the LGBTQ community are in need of laws to protect them, and on Community Connection we hear their concerns.
In Studio Guests:
Ariella Sult – Communications Director
Kit Malone -Transgender Education and Advocacy Coordinator
LGBTQ Rights Project
American Civil Liberties Union
“The LGBTQ Rights Project captures the ACLU of Indiana’s previous, current and future work as the only statewide organization working to defend and advance the rights of LGBTQ Hoosiers on all fronts.”
ACLU OF INDIANA
1031 East Washington Street, Suite 201Indianapolis, IN 46202-3952
Naptown Don’t Sleep
DONT SLEEP PRESENTS: THE WAKE 2018
Place: Silver Centre Event Hall
Time: August 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets are now on sale!!! $10
https://thewake2018.eventbrite.com
“100% of proceeds will be donated to the following local nonprofit organizations (Voices Corp, Center of Wellness for Urban…
In Studio Guests:
Dominic Dorsey
Megan Simonton
JoshuaThompson
Tickets are now on sale!!!
https://thewake2018.eventbrite.com
100% of proceeds will be donated to the following local nonprofit organizations (Voices Corp, Center of Wellness for Urban Women, and Kephrw Institute) as well as $5 from every ticket sold being donated to The Bail Project in the name of Kalief Browder
Inspired by the book: In the Wake: On Blackness and Being by Christina Sharpe, “The Wake” combines Art and Activism in a way never seen in the city, let alone the state:
Featuring original spoken word pieces by:
Manon Voice
Gabrielle Patterson
Januarie York
Chantel Massey
Theon Lee Jones
Devon Ginn
Calvin Campbell
Jaydon Martin
Alexandria Swan Tuesday
Too Black
Tatijana Rebelle
DDE The Slammer
Theon Lee Jones
Mariah Ivey
Richard Bowman
Artwork pieces on display from:
Cora Magure
Deonna Craig
Rae Parker
Will Watson
A theater performance by Earl Townsend performing a monologue dedicated to Philando Castile directed by Megan Simonton
A theater performance by Chandra Lynch performing a monologue dedicated to Sean Bell directed by Megan Simonton
Music from Joshua Allen, Allison Victoria, Renee King, Okara Imani, Demetrees Hutchins, and Megan Simonton
A dance number performed by Toni Moore and Ronald Craig
And much more…
This event will be comprised of activists, artists, actors, dancers and musicians willing to construct pieces either deconstructing an overall system of anti-blackness, or as an ode to a black life taken by police brutality.
Join us for The Wake”
Info Courtesy of: https://thewake2018.eventbrite.com
“EMANCIPATION ADDRESS 2018
AUGUST 4 @ 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Free!!!
Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center
2990 W 71st St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
Indianapolis, IN United States
http://naptowndontsleep.org/event/emancipation-address-2018/
Presentation of our Colors (Red, Black & Green)- Big D’s Percussion Drumline
“Lift Every Voice” – Brianna Martin
Libation Ceremony – Shelley Covington
Spoken Word Performers: Earl E. Townsend, Carla Footman
Emancipation Address: Nationally recognized black liberation activist and community organizer and Essence Magazine “Woke 100” honoree, Leslie Mac
“BLACK OWNED BUSINESS BLOCK PARTY 3!
AUGUST 5 @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join Don’t Sleep and more than ONE HUNDRED Black Owned Businesses from 11:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 5 at Flanner House located at 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street, Indianapolis.
Black owned businesses across numerous industries will be present sharing expertise and resources with attendees. Industries include, but are not limited to health and wellness, beauty and personal care, barber and beauty, food, jewelry and accessories, fitness, media and photography, art and graphic design, financial planning, employment services, non-profits, events and entertainment, travel, maintenance and repairs, insurance and legal protection, youth programs, consulting, home construction, art, live entertainment and much more!
The Black Owned Business Block Party is FREE and open to the public. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please visit www.naptowndontsleep.org.”
Source: CS / CS
