Belmont Beach was once a community swimming site on White River that Black residents made their own, despite the poor conditions and blatant racial inequity of a waterway that was deemed too polluted for White residents. Belmont Beach provided a space for water recreation that was otherwise inaccessible for Black residents. It became an example of how Black residents banded together to build a community.

BU Wellness Network believes the strength of our community comes from our resilience and ability to celebrate Black culture and the creatives that make it, in spite of racial inequities. We want to celebrate Black creatives and the power of community building by showcasing talented Black artists of our city.

UJIMA: A SOULFUL DINNER EXPERIENCE is that showcase. UJIMA is a 4-part dinner series that takes place in 4 historically Black neighborhoods of Indianapolis highlighting Black culinary artists, visual artists, and entertainers. Each dinner has a different theme and different artists to give attendees an opportunity to celebrate much of the city's great talent. Make sure you get tickets to attend all 4 dinners. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on social for announcements about each dinner.

UJIMA: DINNER ON THE BEACH

A Soulful Dinner Experience

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