INDIGO CULTURAL CENTER

Plans and hosts major cultural events including the Birth of Brilliance Conference and the premiere of "Sankofa Part I," both scheduled for 2026, to promote community engagement and artistic expression.

Preserves the history of Black Phoenix and its metropolis through history walks, historical designations, community education, and collaborations with artists.

Conducts community-based action research and evaluation focused on child and youth mental health and development through its Institute for Child Development Research and Social Change Division. This includes specific studies on Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, Child-Parent Psychotherapy implementation, the Black Birthing Health Initiative, and a national study on IECMHC trends.

Conducts research and evaluation projects focused on Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and related initiatives in partnership with community organizations such as the Homeless Children's Network and the South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association. Includes a national study on IECMHC trends expected by November 2025.

Engages in advanced secondary data analysis and disseminates research to diverse audiences including policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and parents to inform practice and policy in child development and early education.

Provides consultation for ongoing research and evaluation projects, specifically within early childhood community-based programs.

Provides policy consultation to advance progressive national, state, and local policies aimed at reducing racial disparities in early childhood and mental health systems.

Operates the Community Healing Arts Division to deliver Phoenix-based programming that uses creative learning, dance, film, and intergenerational circles to uplift Black voices, promote healing, and preserve cultural history. Programs include Sankofa Dance, Habari Gani film screenings, Intergenerational Sacred Sister Circles, and history preservation initiatives.

Offers racial equity consultation, workshops, and training programs such as the Indigo Visionary Speaker Series, Rooted Collective, and "Knowing Our Roots, Finding Our Roles" for early childhood educators, mental health partners, and community-based programs at local, state, and national levels.

Offers consultation services to support the research and evaluation efforts of early childhood and mental health organizations, helping them strengthen program assessment and data use.

Provides policy consultation on progressive national, state, and local policies addressing racial disparities.

Offers racial equity consultation and training to early childhood and mental health partners across the country at local, state, and national levels. This includes specific training opportunities like the "Indigo Visionary Speaker Series" and "Rooted Collective," and workshops such as "Knowing Our Roots, Finding Our Roles."

Supports Phoenix-based programming through its Community Healing Arts Division that uses creative learning to uplift the voices of Black community members, raise awareness, and inspire action. This includes cultural productions like "Sankofa Part I," the Birth of Brilliance Conference, Intergenerational Sacred Sister Circles, Sankofa Dance, and Habari Gani: Community Conversations and Film Screenings.