Where is the Love
In the wake of comments made by Kim Burrell and other incidents throughout our long and storied history with the church; the Black community and its relationship with those who are also LGBTQ has been…
TRU Dialogue: A Youth-Led Forum
A common complaint from young people and youth advocates is that adults spend alot of time talking at youth...speaking for them...or completely silencing them altogether. This panel is to shift the power of dialogue and…
You Cant Jail the Revolution: Stop SB285
In Indiana, Republican legislators have sparked outrage after introducing a bill that would empower police to remove protesters blocking traffic using "any means necessary." Organizers and activists opposed to the legislation have dubbed it the…
DONT SLEEP Discussion Series: Hidden Figures
On January 7th, 2017 at 1:00pm we will be hosting a panel discussion centered on the marginalization and perseverance of Black Women in Research and STEM fields. This discussion will be held immediately following a…
1st Annual: Santa Sit-In
DONT SLEEP's first annual Santa Sit-In is officially in the books. Its safe to say it was a success thanks to all our volunteers and coordinators. Special thanks to Satchuel Paigelynn Cole, Cheryl Wardell Laux,…
Water Donation delivered to Second Chance Church in Flint, MI
Thank you to all who volunteered this morning to load up cases of water for donation to Flint, MI. Special thanks to Sister Marriam Umar for her tireless efforts coordinating transport, and Brent Lyle for connecting…
13th: Viewing and Discussion
In a partnership between OpportunIndy, Don't Sleep, Bloom Project, and Ivy Tech's Black Students United, there will be a screening of the documentary "13th" and, afterwards, a small discussion. The documentary focuses on the evolution…
Race and Policing Discussion
Yesterday, we took part in a community panel at Ivy Tech Community College on the subject Race and Policing. Below is the video feed from the event as well as still photography. [gallery ids="732,733,734,735,736,737,738,731"]
DONT SLEEP Discussion Series: “The Birth of a Nation”
On Saturday, October 8th, 2016, DONT SLEEP will be hosting two panel discussions at 1:00pm and 5:00pm respectively to discuss the issues and concerns regarding the movie "Birth of a Nation" Panel 1 @ 1:00pm…
Black Lives Matter: Justice March
DONT SLEEP partnered with Indy 10 and community members and allies to take to the streets of Indianapolis after the extrajudicial murders of Terence Crutcher, Tyre King and Keith Scott. [gallery ids="699,700,701,702,703,704,705,706,707,708"]