Community Events:
Beyond the Record
The Intersection of Resilience, Stablity, and Economic Justice
Friday, October 2, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Madam Walker Legacy Center
617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free admission, limited seating. Free Continental Breakfast and Parking.
Beyond the Record brings lived experiences and professional perspectives together to challenge assumptions, confront hard truths, and ask the critical question: What changes when we see the whole person, not just the record?
Join us for this FREE community event that examines how justice involvement intersects with mental health, employment, economic mobility, long-term stability, and persistent barriers, and considers what it takes to move forward beyond the record.
Featured Speaker: Angela Davis, Renowned Activist, Scholar, and Author
Featured topics include Employment, Economic Mobility, Mental Health, and Reentry
Moderator: Dr. Russell Ledet
Panelists:
Lena Hackett, Community Solutions Inc./Marion County Reentry Coalition
Bianca Harris, The Phoenix Nicholas Center, LLC
Scott Hohl, Marion County Community Corrections
Glenn Johnson, Raymond Powell, Community Development Corporation
Kimberly H. Simmons,Indianapolis Urban League
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
CARE Program
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
777 Indiana Avenue | Free parking in the Indianapolis Urban League parking lot
The IUL’s Community Access & Reintegration Effort (CARE) Program provides returning citizens a continuum of supportive wrap-around services throughout their adjustment to community living over a two-year period.
SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM
Every 1st Thursday of the Month| 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
777 Indiana Avenue | Free parking in the Indianapolis Urban League parking lot
Seniors aged 55 and older are invited to join this monthly program to receive resources and support services and engage with our guest speakers.
VETERAN’S SERVICES PROGRAM
Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month| 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
777 Indiana Avenue | Free parking in the Indianapolis Urban League parking lot
Assisting veterans and those who served in the military with the tools and support needed to transition back into civilian life.
SAVING OUR SISTERS PROGRAM
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
777 Indiana Avenue | Free parking in the Indianapolis Urban League parking lot
Young women ages 18-24 are invited to engage with our team to define and achieve your personal goals, receive access and support in securing and retaining employment, completing short-term training in high-demand industry sectors, and in developing and sustaining a healthy life-style and positive relationships.
To enroll and for more information call (317) 693-7603.
SAVING OUR SONS PROGRAM
Every 4th Thursday of the Month | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
777 Indiana Avenue | Free parking in the Indianapolis Urban League parking lot
Young men ages 18-24 are invited to engage with our team to define and achieve your personal goals, receive access and support in securing and retaining employment, completing short-term training in high-demand industry sectors, and in developing and sustaining a healthy life-style and positive relationships.
To enroll and for more information call (317) 693-7603.