The strength of South Bend, Indiana’s African American community comes to life through stories of the places where history was made and the people who helped make it.
Tag: social justice
Exhibition opening | “Queer SB in the 1970s”
Learn how, fifty years ago, South Bend’s LGBTQ+ community grew and fought against injustices.
The Poetry Den
Enter a safe space for poets and listeners alike to enjoy diverse company and beautiful spoken word.
“Riotsville, U.S.A.” | crhc:film
Learn how the U.S. military built fake towns to practice violent quelling of uprisings during the 1960s.
“Ability 3” | IU South Bend student and community art exhibition
Join us and the IU South Bend Office of Disability Support Services as we open a new exhibition featuring works by local community and IU South Bend student artists who self-identify as living with forms physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
“Nasrin” | crhc:film
See Nasrin Sotoudeh’s incredible fight for women’s rights in Iran.
Celebrating Malcolm X 2023
We take time to celebrate the life of the late civil rights leader and advocate for justice.
Black History Month at the CRHC— Week 1
Pulitzer Prize winning poet Natasha Threthewey visits the Civil Rights Heritage Center in a powerful start of a month of special events.
“Nationtime” | crhc:film
In 1972, Black voices from across the political spectrum met in Gary, Indiana. Available for the first time in its full form, this film lets us watch history unfold during this momentous gathering.
“bi-racial” | Exhibition opening event
Join local artist Arianna Peak as she unveils her first solo exhibition exploring and expressing her own, and her friends’ multiple racial identities.