Curating a Vibe
“A spring festival celebrating every shade of excellence, for those who flaunt their melanin with no apology.” – Dominic Dorsey (founder)
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You heard right. Admission to the 2025 Melanin in May® Festival is free.99. 100% Free to attend for all comers! That means you get to see Okara Imani and The Call, Taleb Fazle and The Brothers Footman, T.G.I.Free (Apollo Freeman), Weirdo Gang, Kyndl, Kiana Flowers, Lakshmi Symone Rae, Brendon Taitt BKA FADED, Fuqua with a special performance by Power P Bounce & Co. all from the Black Onyx Management SoundStage for the low low price of NOTHING.
PLUS you get to witness the Afrocentric ArtWalk sponsored by Fathers and Families Center and Patient Hands Home Care, LLC and featuring Dana P Smith, Heath Holland, Billy Hoodoo, Jessica LoveJoy, Juan Theartist, Kierria Kiki Taylor, Kierra Ready, A.G. Tha Pharoah, Michael RedInk Bullock, Tillys Tea, Uzuri Asad and Rob Sloan!!
PLUS!!! All the food trucks involved in the 4th Annual Black Owned Food Truck Battle Royale, including past winners Cheftlc, House Of SoulRollz and Good Vegan/ Bad Vegan, along with As You Wish Wings and Things, Black Leaf Vegan, Dee-Licious Soul Food & Catering, Fitzgeralds Smokehouse BBQ , GALS FRESH FISH LLC, Huge Impact Restaurant, J & J A Taste Of Home Catering & Food Truck, La Familia Food Truck, RMY’S Soul/Comfort Food Mobile Kitchen And Catering, Smokin’ Soul Bistro and The Grub House Restaurant!
ANNNNNND shopping with all 150+ Black Owned Vendors in the PMPHASE Vendor Marketplace with everything from Art & Photography, Beauty Products, Candles, Clothing & Apparel, Customized Merchandise, Jewelry, Education, Entertainment & Event Services, Fashion Accessories, Food & Beverage, Hair Care & Hair Care Products, Health & Wellness, Home Decor and more!!!
Ahem…AND ADMISSION IS FREE!!!
For a full rundown of ALL you can possibly see and do on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11am until 5pm, at CAFE (8902 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226), visit our website at https://melanininmay.com