{"id":2953,"date":"2024-01-29T14:27:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T19:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/?page_id=2953"},"modified":"2025-06-27T14:45:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T18:45:59","slug":"about-ibe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/about-ibe\/","title":{"rendered":"About IBE"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row thb_divider_position=”bottom” css=”.vc_custom_1706561061486{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/peeps-1.jpg?id=2954) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” bg_gradient1=”rgba(0,0,0,0.24)” bg_gradient2=”rgba(0,0,0,0.25)” el_class=”home-header-mobile”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”10\/12″][vc_empty_space mobile_height=”100px” height=”250px”][vc_custom_heading text=”ESTABLISHED IN 1970″ font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%23fbcc45″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space mobile_height=”5px” height=”20px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Indiana Black Expo is an effective voice & vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African American youth & families.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:45px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”home-header-mobile”][vc_empty_space mobile_height=”30px” height=”250px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row thb_divider_position=”bottom” css=”.vc_custom_1707332595988{padding-top: 8% !important;padding-right: 1% !important;padding-bottom: 8% !important;padding-left: 1% !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”IBE celebrates unity and social impact across all races, ethnicities, nationalities, generations, socioeconomic levels and religious affiliations.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:center|color:%23212121″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”home-header-mobile”][vc_custom_heading text=”We continue to strive for excellence by providing unique events and programs that reflect the changing landscape of Indiana and the world. Our commitment to excellence through personal enhancement and community development exemplify our dedication to improving the quality of life for all. With a statewide infrastructure now including 12 chapter affiliates, IBE continues to be a major economic and social contributor to our youth and the Indiana community.” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%23212121″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row thb_divider_position=”bottom” css=”.vc_custom_1707332522535{margin-top: -20px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”align-center”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-9″ el_class=”text-center”]\tDownload The 2024 Impact Report<\/span><\/a>\n\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” thb_divider_position=”bottom” css=”.vc_custom_1706560834818{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-right: 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Chairman, Vop Osili<\/strong>
\nExecutive Vice Chairperson, Melissa Profitt<\/strong>
\nTreasurer, Nick Bontreger<\/strong>
\nSecretary, Gisele Carter<\/strong>
\nVice Chairman Central Region, John Upshaw<\/strong>
\nVice Chairman Northern Region, Denicka Foster<\/strong>
\nNominating Committee Chairperson, Yvonne Harrington<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space mobile_height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”IBE Board of Directors” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:center|color:%23212121″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]\n

John Upshaw
\nTamara Cypress
\nJoe Ayers
\nDr. Collette Pierce Burnette
\nJoe Jordan
\nJamilia King
\nTenaytia Nelson
\nTaKesha Wilson
\nKobi Wright
\nAl London
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A strong understanding of the conditions\u00a0impacting those in our community is crucial for bringing together civic leaders and for developing programs that help bring about positive change. Here is a sample of our recent reports. Click to download.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space mobile_height=”10px” height=”50px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”align-center”][vc_column_inner thb_color=”thb-light-column” el_class=”text-center brush-column” width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1706559337095{padding-top: 1% !important;padding-right: 1% !important;padding-bottom: 1% !important;padding-left: 1% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The State of Our Youth” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1706559451813{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\tDownload<\/span><\/a>\n\n\t[vc_empty_space mobile_height=”8px” height=”5px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”text-center brush-column” width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1706559344384{padding-top: 1% 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google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1706559463688{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\tDownload<\/span><\/a>\n\n\t[vc_empty_space mobile_height=”8px” height=”5px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”text-center brush-column” width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1706559358815{padding-top: 1% !important;padding-right: 1% !important;padding-bottom: 1% !important;padding-left: 1% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Current Audited Financials” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:25|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1706559470850{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\tDownload<\/span><\/a>\n\n\t[vc_empty_space mobile_height=”8px” height=”5px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row thb_divider_position=”bottom” css=”.vc_custom_1706555135344{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tailgate-at-Circle-City-Classic-1.jpg?id=2955) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” bg_gradient1=”rgba(0,0,0,0.26)” bg_gradient2=”rgba(0,0,0,0.24)”][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column thb_color=”thb-light-column” width=”10\/12″][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space mobile_height=”5″ height=”50px”][vc_custom_heading text=”“The team at IBE understands that through education and the right communication vehicles you can change the paradigms of individuals and their life trajectories.“” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:52|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” 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You can help us make a positive impact on our communities. Learn more about our initiatives and how your donations can make a difference.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space mobile_height=”2px” height=”5px”]\tDonation Opportunities<\/span><\/a>\n\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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