The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League

The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League We are young professionals focused on empowering communities and changing lives. https://linktr.ee/iulexchange
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Established in 2003 as an affiliate of the National Urban League, The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League is a community based organization dedicated to promoting, advocating, developing and serving our diverse population in a variety of ways also known as P.A.D.S. The five pillars that shape what we do in the community focus on empowerment of Education & Youth, Health & Quality of Life, Civic Engagement and Leadership, Civil Rights and Racial Justice and Economics. The best way to find out more is to stay connected to our page or join us at one of our monthly meetings, currently held the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

Join us for our National Day of Empowerment event!From becoming the first Black-owned stationery brand in Target and bui...
11/07/2025

Join us for our National Day of Empowerment event!

From becoming the first Black-owned stationery brand in Target and building partnerships with Ben & Jerry’s and Deion Sanders, to collaborating with major companies like PepsiCo and the NCAA, and even curating entire music festivals — these founders have paved their own paths, proving that when purpose meets vision, culture and excellence lead the way.

Join us for Built Different: Leading with Culture, Building with Power to hear how they’ve turned bold ideas into national brands. Attendees will gain real insights on leadership, branding, and building with purpose — leaving inspired to lead authentically, create fearlessly, and build their own legacy.

🗓️ Monday, November 17th, 2025
🕕 6:00PM - 7:30PM
📍 Register at the link in our bio

At tonight’s city county council meeting The Exchange was presented with a special resolution honoring our 10 year anniv...
11/04/2025

At tonight’s city county council meeting The Exchange was presented with a special resolution honoring our 10 year anniversary. Over the past decade, The Exchange has been committed to building up the next generation of young Black leaders in our city. Our goal is to retain the amazing talent we have in our young professionals, highlight them, and build them up.

Thank you to the City-County Council for adopting our special resolution and council president Osili for bringing forth the resolution. The Exchange is excited about what the next 10 years are going to look like for the city of Indianapolis!

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨Good news — you now have more time to apply for the Exchange Leadership Fellowship!The Exchange Le...
11/01/2025

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

Good news — you now have more time to apply for the Exchange Leadership Fellowship!

The Exchange Leadership Fellowship is an 8-month journey designed to equip young professionals with the tools, connections, and experiences to lead with purpose in both their careers and the community. Fellows will engage with top leaders, explore the issues shaping Indianapolis, and develop the confidence to create lasting impact.

✨ Applications are now open through November 7th — don’t miss your chance to be part of the next cohort of visionaries shaping the future of Indy!

🔗 Apply now through the Linktree in our bio!

Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the Exchange Leadership Fellowship! This 8-month journey is your opportunity to eleva...
10/31/2025

Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the Exchange Leadership Fellowship!

This 8-month journey is your opportunity to elevate your leadership, expand your network, and make a real impact in Indianapolis. Fellows connect with top leaders, tackle the issues shaping our city, and gain the confidence to lead with purpose — in their careers and communities.

Don’t wait — applications close tonight! Be part of the next cohort of visionaries shaping the future of Indy.

🔗 Apply now through the Linktree in our bio!

to our Future Keepers of the Kulture National Day of Service! 🌍In partnership with Phalen Leadership Academy, The Exch...
10/30/2025

to our Future Keepers of the Kulture National Day of Service! 🌍

In partnership with Phalen Leadership Academy, The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League hosted an inspiring afternoon dedicated to empowering youth ages 12–17 through creativity, mentorship, and innovation. Under our theme — Service in Motion: Building a Stronger and Sustainable Tomorrow — we focused on promoting literacy, tech readiness, and creative expression as tools for community growth.

🎶 Troy Freeman (The Naptones) and Jane Sun Kim (Chreece) brought energy and insight into Indy’s music and creative scene.

📸 Brandon Wright shared his expertise in photography, teaching students the art of visual storytelling and professional headshots using only their cellphones.

From creative expressions to media literacy activities and mentorship opportunities, our young leaders proved they truly are the Future Keepers of the Kulture.

It’s movie night!! 🎬 Join The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League for a chill night of vibes, community, and cinem...
10/24/2025

It’s movie night!! 🎬 Join The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League for a chill night of vibes, community, and cinema as we watch one of 2025’s most talked about films — Sinners. We’ll have the popcorn, so bring a friend, and come kick it with us! 🍿✨

🗓️Friday, October 24th
⏰6 pm
📍Indianapolis Urban League, 777 Indiana Ave.

The Exchange is turning 10! Over the past decade, The Exchange has been dedicated to empowering young professionals, cre...
10/23/2025

The Exchange is turning 10!

Over the past decade, The Exchange has been dedicated to empowering young professionals, creating community, serving the city, and supporting the mission and work of the Indianapolis Urban League. The work we’ve done has gained recognition from the National Urban League at the 2024 annual conference.

So, we wanted to celebrate all of the work that has been done in the past decade! Join us Saturday December 6th from 1-4pm at the Red Room in Broad Ripple! Tickets are $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers and includes a (1) drink ticket. There will also be an arrangement of small bites available to attendees.

Help us celebrate 10 years of serving our community and developing incredible leaders!

Comment “10” and we’ll send you the link to reserve your ticket! 🎟️🍾

REPOST: Want to grow as a leader and deepen your impact in Indy? Join us on Zoom to learn more about the Exchange Leader...
10/22/2025

REPOST: Want to grow as a leader and deepen your impact in Indy? Join us on Zoom to learn more about the Exchange Leadership Fellowship, what it is, who it is for, and how it can help take your professional and civic journey to the next level. Invest in your personal and professional development and apply to be in Cohort 10.

Link to register is in our bio

When: October 22nd, 7-8pm EST
Where: Zoom

300,000 Black women have lost their jobs in 2025 so far. This is not due simply to “bad luck” or a “changing job market”...
10/21/2025

300,000 Black women have lost their jobs in 2025 so far. This is not due simply to “bad luck” or a “changing job market”. This has been caused, in part, by the abandonment of DEI commitments in workplaces across the country. Companies are no longer incentivized to keep talent of diverse backgrounds and the ones who were only hiring to meet a quota have turned their backs on their workers.

Our Breaking Point event will be a conversation about the impact of the rising unemployment numbers and the reality behind it. Together, we will find solutions. Join us on Instagram Live on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, at 6pm EST. Follow and be part of this urgent conversation.

We had a great event yesterday with Chris Smithhisler of the Tobias Leadership Center. During our general body meeting, ...
10/21/2025

We had a great event yesterday with Chris Smithhisler of the Tobias Leadership Center. During our general body meeting, we learned about the different pillars of leadership and what our character superpower is.

Leadership and is not one-size-fits-all and everyone has the ability to be a great leader. Thank you to our attendees for participating in our activity and discovering your character superpower!

Join us TODAY! Our October general body meeting is this evening at the IUL building and we’ll be learning our leadership...
10/20/2025

Join us TODAY!

Our October general body meeting is this evening at the IUL building and we’ll be learning our leadership style! Chris Smithhisler will facilitate a conversation to help each of us tap into our unique strengths. All are welcome!

Want to grow as a leader and deepen your impact in Indy? Join us on Zoom to learn more about the Exchange Leadership Fel...
10/19/2025

Want to grow as a leader and deepen your impact in Indy? Join us on Zoom to learn more about the Exchange Leadership Fellowship, what it is, who it is for, and how it can help take your professional and civic journey to the next level. Invest in your personal and professional development and apply to be in Cohort 10.

Link to register is in our bio

When: October 22nd, 7-8pm EST
Where: Zoom

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