INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - COVID-19 concerns have now led to the cancelation of all Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration events.
Events canceled include:
- Summer Celebration events involving public gatherings in July including the Free Concert, Exhibition Hall, 50th Anniversary Gala and All White Affair
- Circle City Classic events involving public gatherings in late September
"While the current opinions of the health experts are that the virus is expected to peak in Indiana (as well as other states) by early May, followed by an anticipated trend of decreasing pandemic-related hospitalizations and deaths, there are other troubling health risk factors that must be considered as well. Despite the encouraging forecasts, we find ourselves no closer to a vaccine, we continue to be challenged by insufficient testing nationwide, and there are still many unknowns about the virus," IBE officials said in a statement.
IBE officials also expressed concern about the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 crisis is having on the African-American population nationwide.
