History of ISS
What started as a single movie night attended by five people as become
so much more. In October 2002 two women sought to bring together the
bi-sexual, lesbian, and questioning women of Indianapolis. Starting
with simple Meet & Greets the newly founded IndySoulSistahs slowly
took shape. In June 2003 the IndySoulSistahs join with the ladies of
Deeper than Color to host our first Ice Breaker BBQ. Also in June the
IndySoulSistahs made our first appearance at IndyPride, marking the
first ever appearance of an african american female group.
In late 2003 at the suggestion of one of our members, we began our most
popular event to date: our Sunday Dinner Discussions. In 2004 we
started girls night out hosting many functions at the now defunct
Jaquars. Including our Valentine's day dance and Halloween party. 2005
we joined with Wet Promotions
to help bring OOZHEE to
Indianapolis for the first time. Look for us as we resume the Dinner
Discussions, our softball game scheduled for May, our continued
presence at IndyPride and maybe even host a hot party or two. SEE YOU THIS
SUMMER
Why?
Promote visibility and unity among
lesbians of color in Indianapolis.
Foster friendships and connections between
lesbians of color through social activities.
Provide a safe space for lesbians of color to
socialize outside the clubs and bars.
Get away from every social group being a
dating service.
The Need
Are you still in the closet everywhere but the
club?
Do you wish you knew more lesbians in your
area?
Do you feel like there's nothing to do or no
where for us to go?
Do you want more friends in the life that are
just friends?
We welcome everyone but make no mistakes ladies we are here as a
resource for black women here in Indianapolis. Lesbian life is not
lived in the clubs and neither should we. Come make friends and build
those connections we all need to not only live life but to live in the
life. Come and be a part of a social group that's purely a social
group. Check out our Up Coming Events or join our email list.
The Indy Soul Sistahs are a non profit group. We do welcome your
support by proud wearing or displaying Soul Sistahs Gear.