The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League

Introducing your new executive team for The Exchange!! President Kelly Doucet (she/her) won her bid for re-election and will be back for another term to continue the work she’s started in 2023. Exchange Treasurer, India Rhodes has won the office of chapter Vice President and is excited to step into this new role. Current programs co-chair Ashley Clay-Long has been elected to the Secretary position and is ready to hit the ground running in this office seat in 2025. Congratulations to the new administrations! We look forward to seeing the work you’ll do in this upcoming term! We know that each of you will continue to show the same dedication to the Exchange and to Indianapolis that’s we’ve seen from you so far. **A special shoutout to Duane Ingram for serving as our Elections Chair during this process! We appreciate your help with moving the voting process along!

The Exchange Black business holiday gift guide day 5 wraps up with four businesses that would be great establishments to support this holiday shopping season! Shopping from local small businesses not only supports our neighbors who own them but it also gives us more ideas of what our awesome city has to offer!

Day 4 of the Exchange Black business holiday gift guide is for the coffee shop connoisseur, street wear aficionado, and bookstore bookworm! These staples in the community will be gifts that keep on giving! Check them and the rest of our amazing organizations in the gift guide out this season ??

Day 3 of the Exchange Black business holiday gift guide features more hometown favorites! These businesses not only help us stay connected to what’s happening in the city but also helps us rep it! Check them out this holiday season!

Day 2 of the Exchange Black business holiday gift guide! Sometimes it’s difficult to find what to gift someone when it seems like they already have everything. Consider gifting them an experience, service for their home or car, or focus on health and wellness centered gifts! Follow these companies to see what they can offer you and your loved ones this holiday season!

National Day of Empowerment (NDOE) was created to provide National Urban League Young Professional chapters with the platform to partner with their affiliates, guild chapters, and community. With holiday shopping season approaching, The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League created a holiday shopping guide of Black owned business owned by our amazing members. We'll post different business throughout the week. We hope you'll consider spending time at these establishments and supporting them financially through the remainder of this year and for years to come!

Happy birthday to our Civic Engagement co-chair, Mike Coleman! We appreciate your dedication The Exchange and your desire to share the knowledge you have on civics and how it impacts our daily lives. We hope you have an amazing birthday!

Congratulations to Exchange member Alissa Impink on winning her seat as IPS School Board Commissioner, District 4 in this recent election!! We know that you will be dedicated to making positive change and we’re so happy for you!

My sis Kelly Doucet (she/her) and I today casting our votes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse! Always great laughs with this one, but even more dope is that Indystar captured the moment. Love ya to life sis! ???? Please—GO VOTE! ??? #Destined4Greatness #OneBandOneSound

Happy Birthday to our beloved Programs co-chair, Ashley Clay-Long! The Exchange appreciates all of the hard work and dedication you pour into this movement. We hope you have a great day! ??