Black Humanities in the Midwest Grant Announcement and Launch

In collaboration with the Indiana University Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies and the Center for Africana Studies & Culture at Indiana University Indianapolis, Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) invites you to our Grant Announcement and Launch Celebration.

We are proud to celebrate a historic $5 million award from the Mellon Foundation—the largest humanities grant in Indiana University’s history.

This gathering will bring together scholars, artists, and community members to share in the excitement, reflect on the significance of this milestone, and look ahead to the future of Black humanities across the Midwest.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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