Archive for Month: May 2017
City-Wide End the Violence Rally
In the wake of steadily increasing violence in our city, an event has been created at the request of a recent shooting victim’s family. We will gather at the Indiana State House and march in unity to the Monument Circle for a rally to denounce the violence, commit to peace […]
The Wake Tickets On Sale!
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: Mariah Ivey Manon Voice Rae Karim Tatjana Rebelle Eric D. Saunders Tony […]
2nd Annual Toys for Tamir Drive
Join DONT SLEEP as we honor the life of Tamir Rice during the month of June. June 25th, 2017 would have been Tamir Rice’s 15th Birthday. In honor of his memory, we will be collecting new toys for children in need (NO GUNS OR VIOLENT TOYS). In addition to toys, […]
DONT SLEEP Storytellers – June
DONT SLEEP has partnered with Maleah Solange Books to bring a series of unique local Black authors to educate and raise the consciousness level of Indianapolis! Welcome the first of our featured DONT SLEEP Storytellers, Tami Winfrey-Harris!!! Tamara Winfrey-Harris is a writer who specializes in the intersection of race and gender […]
Black Owned Business Block Party 2
Registration for this event is now closed