Indianapolis
100 Black Men proudly repping their mission at the Indiana Black Expo; (c) Soul Of America
Indianapolis has a good tension between family and general attractions with a splash of Black culture and historic sites. The best time to visit Naptown is at the Indiana Black Expo each summer.
History
Blacks arrived in 1836 when William Paul Quinn and Augustus Turner founded Bethel AME Church
Cultural Sites
Anchoring the heart of Black Indy, Walker Theatre Center could not have a better location
Restaurants
Run, don’t walk to the Jazz Kitchen for a musical treat that respects the genre
Jazz Kitchen, Indy; (c) Soul Of America
Shops & Galleries
Madam C.J. Walker Theatre Center Gift Shop contains unique items
Culture, Adventure and Flavor
An Indy perspective by our friends at Cuisine Noir
Indiana Avenue
This area was the headquarters for Madame C.J. Walker, the nation’s first black millionaire
Indiana Black Expo
Indiana Black Expo has spawned 13 chapters throughout Indiana
One taste and you’ll call it Bar-B-Q Heaven too in Indianapolis; (c) Soul Of America
Jazz & Soul Music
From 1930 through 1960, Jazz and Blues clubs reigned along Indiana Avenue
Heritage Sites
Bethel AME Church, organized in 1836, is the first AME church in Indy
General Attractions
The Arts Garden hosts 300 annual free performances and exhibits each year
Family Attractions
Visit Story Avenue and Passport to the World at the Children’s Museum
The Arts
Indianapolis Museum of Art boldly claims its place among the nation’s best public art museums
Trivia & Famous Residents
The Indianapolis 500 Race is one of the largest single-day sporting events in the world