Indianapolis, IN
IPS, Indianapolis celebrate in advance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Public Schools and the Indianapolis city government on Friday had separate celebrations in advance of Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
IPS Office of Racial Equity and Inclusion
The IPS Office of Racial Equity and Inclusion hosted its 43rd annual tribute to the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader. The event happened at Crispus Attucks High School. State Rep. Cherrish Pryor gave the keynote address. Those who attended reflected on King’s legacy.
The office’s director, Patricia Payne, said, “We are just very excited for our students to hear this message because it’s up to them now to continue the legacy and the life and the lessons Dr. King taught us. It is up to them now to continue it.”
IPS schools will be closed Monday for the national holiday.
IPS, Indianapolis celebrate in advance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development
The Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development celebrated, honored, and commemorated the life and legacy of King.
John Girton, a pastor and the executive vice president and chief of staff at Martin University, said, “Certainly, I do not take it lightly, the weightiness of remembering such a great man, a great minister, a great servant. Do I have a witness? A great activist, a great leader, and also a great scholar.”
The ceremony also celebrated the announcement of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Impact Award. The city recognized community leader and former NFL player Emil Ekiyor with the honor.
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Elizabeth Gabriel, Mirror Indy
(MIRROR INDY) — The Garfield Park Conservatory will host multiple family-friendly events throughout June. The events include plant shows, kid’s story time and Dollar Menu Night, which allows residents to harvest and eat veggies from a community garden.
Events at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, range in price and some require advance registration.
The Indianapolis Bonsai Club will have displays and answer questions about a variety of bonsai. Vendors will have items for purchase.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6, 1-5 p.m. June 7
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Preschoolers ages 2-5 can participate in nature-themed storytime and crafts.
🗓️ 10-11 a.m. June 9
🎟️ $6 per child
Residents of all ages can harvest and eat veggies from Blakes’ Garden. Advance registration is preferred.
🗓️ 6-7 p.m. June 10
🎟️ $1 per person
Focused on ages 2-8, participants will listen to a nature-themed story and explore Blakes’ Garden. Attendees will relocate to a classroom if there’s inclement weather.
🗓️ 10 a.m. June 12
🎟️ Free
Up to 15 neighbors ages 10 and up will learn to ferment kimchi. Registration is required.
🗓️ 1-2 p.m. June 13
🎟️ $15 per person
Kids ages 2-5 can plant and harvest crops in the Children’s Garden. Registration is required.
🗓️ 11 a.m. to noon June 24
🎟️ $6 per child
The Indiana Insectivores will display tropical and native Indiana predator plants. Plants will also be available for purchase. Those who attend the plant show will also have free entry to the Predatory Plants Presentation 1-2 p.m. June 27.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, 1-5 p.m. June 28
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
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Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Community Love Fest 2026, an initiative happening over four days, will start on Wednesday at an Indianapolis church.
The STR8UP Mentoring Foundation, touted as an Indianapolis-based nonprofit to help at-risk urban youths, aims for the event to be a safe and productive start to summer for Indianapolis youth and families.
The kickoff rally will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 4958 Ribble Road. That’s off East 30th Street west of its intersections with Massachusetts Avenue and Emerson Avenue.
A community cleanup day will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at 3036 N. Sherman Drive, just north of East 30th Street.
A basketball tournament and a health and resource fair will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Washington Park, 3130 E. 30th St.
STR8UP programs include educational partnerships that support students from kindergarten through young adulthood, and intramural sports to encourage teamwork and healthy competition.
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