Conversations In Indiana African American History & Culture 8/20/26

Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Indiana Landmarks Center | Indianapolis

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Conversations In Indiana African American History & Culture 8\/20\/26
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Join us for a deep dive into Indiana African American history and culture - it's going to be an eye-opening and inspiring evening!
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Fast Times & Fierce Determination: Inside Charlie Wiggins’ Historic Journey


Join us for our monthly conversation with historians, researchers, and educators as we discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.

About the Event: Join us for a deep dive into the thrilling and complex life of legendary race car driver Charlie Wiggins. Exploring the dualities of his era, this presentation retraces his unstoppable passion for racing, examines the barriers he faced in a segregated sport, and celebrates the monumental legacy of his historic achievement, "The Tale of the Three One Hundreds."

Featured Speaker: We are honored to welcome Angi Rogers, great-niece of Charlie Wiggins, who will guide us through her family's remarkable history and her uncle's enduring impact on motorsports.

Why Attend? If you love history, resilience, and stories of brilliance that refused to be sidelined, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Your presence helps ensure these vital community stories continue to be celebrated and retold.

🎟️ Secure your spot today!

  • In Person: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks Center and talk begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • Online: Livestream will begin at 6:00 p.m.

No need to request both an in‑person and online ticket—we’ll automatically send the access link to everyone about two hours before the event, just in case your plans change!

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Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, United States

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