The talent pool in Indianapolis is TREMENDOUS! We are so blessed to have Black Joy expertly captured by additional community photographers and historians, Wildstyle Paschall (All317HipHop), Simoné Walls (Xival Photography), and Cheria Caldwell of OwtSpok3nPhotography. Please check out all the galleries from every festival from the inaugural celebration to the most recent event below!

Shout out to the “Official Media Correspondent” of Melanin in May Festival, the “vibrant mocha cinderella in yella”, Kelah Thepolishedlady Mckee! She not only was on hand interviewing patrons and vendors and performers; she also put together this dope recap. Much love for all you are and what you bring to each event! Ya’ll better hurr-up and get polished! Yesterday’s price is not tuh-days price.

Recap Videos

Shout out to JRELZ Media Group LLC #YaFavoriteFilmMaker for these amazing highlight reels from the Melanin in May Festival!

Melanin in May 2023