Juneteenth Celebration
In observance of Juneteenth, Indiana Landmarks explores the legacy of Marcus Garvey and his impact on Indiana.
June 19, 2026
6 to 9 p.m. EDT
Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis
Free program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Reception from 7:30 to 9 p.m. EDT (paid ticket required)
Explore the legacy of Marcus Garvey and his impact on Indiana at Indiana Landmarks’ Juneteenth event, Black Wealth, Black Power: Putting Ourselves in Charge of Ourselves.
In the early twentieth century, Marcus Garvey’s movement, known as Garveyism, promoted Black pride, unification of all people of African descent, and the creation of self-governing Black nations. Garveyism advocates for Black people to build their own businesses, schools, and communities, urging people of African descent to lift themselves up rather than wait for inequitable help from the government. Garvey’s efforts resulted in the creation of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in 1915 with three divisions operating in Indianapolis from 1919 until the late 1940s, comprised of the most educated and elite Black Hoosiers.
On June 19, the evening begins with a free program from 6-7:30 p.m. EDT featuring speaker Steven Golding, president of the Kingston Division of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, an international organization created by Garvey in 1915. Free with advance registration. A post-presentation celebration follows from 7:30-9 p.m. EDT with food, drink, dancing, and music featuring Alaina Renae. Paid ticket required.
TICKETS
Tickets to attend the program only (6 to 7:30 p.m. EDT) are free with advance registration. Tickets to attend the program (6 to 7:30 p.m. EDT) and the post-presentation celebration (7:30 to 9 p.m. EDT) are $25/person. Advance registration required.