2nd Annual Melanin Table Talk: State of the Black Community

Presented by Let Them Talk Coalition in partnership with Indiana Black Expo
📅 Wednesday, April 23, 2025
🕡 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Indiana Black Expo, 601 N Shortridge Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Event Overview
The 2nd Annual Melanin Table Talk is a dynamic and data-driven community forum designed to address the most pressing issues impacting Black youth and families in Indianapolis. Hosted by the Let Them Talk Coalition and proudly presented in partnership with Indiana Black Expo, this event creates a safe and empowering space for parents, youth, educators, faith leaders, and community advocates to come together for meaningful dialogue and action.

This year’s theme centers around eliminating the culture of fear by increasing awareness, access, and collective advocacy around the systemic barriers facing our community—from education and mental health to youth violence and public policy.

What to Expect:
✅ A powerful presentation of local data and trends affecting Black youth and families
✅ A panel discussion led by community leaders and experts in education, policy, mental health, and faith-based engagement
✅ Actionable strategies for family advocacy, civic engagement, and youth empowerment
✅ Access to over 15 community organizations offering mental health, educational, and mentorship resources
✅ Free refreshments, networking, and opportunities for families to ask questions and gain clarity

Whether you’re a youth, parent, educator, youth worker, or advocate—this space is for you. Let’s come together to connect, learn, and lead change.

Let Them Talk Coalition Partners:
Let Them Talk is proud to collaborate with a network of mission-aligned organizations committed to building stronger outcomes for youth and families:

• Struggle Made Us – Mentorship and restorative practices

• Honest Living 4 Young Women – Leadership and STEAM programs for young women

• Sea Scope Incorporated – Promoting diversity in science and aquatics

• Young Life – A Christian ministry supporting adolescent growth

• A Safe House Incorporated – Mental health and youth housing support

• Nan Lakou Indy – Serving the Haitian community with education and resources

• REFORM Alliance – Advocating for probation and parole reform

• Beauties, Inc. – Supporting girls’ empowerment through education

Together, we’re building a village where families are informed, supported, and empowered.

Interested in Sponsoring This Event?
Help us make this event impactful for families by becoming a sponsor!

🌟 Changemaker Sponsor – $3,000

🤝 Community Partner – $1,500

💼 Supporter – $1,000

🖤 Friend of the Coalition – $250

🔗 Become a Sponsor

Let’s come together, strengthen our community, and create change. We are the village.