History Happy Hour – Indy Pride

Stay connected with the stories of your state. Bring your own beverage and join us for a series of insightful conversations with some of Indiana’s most interesting scholars.

Indy Pride

Come celebrate a month of Pride with Indy Pride’s Director of Education, Jayne Walters! Indy Pride organizes the Indy Pride Festival and Parade, as well as other events around Indianapolis. We will discuss the origins of Indy Pride as well as its impact as an education resource for the LGBTQ+ community of Indiana.

First established in 1995, Indy Pride organized the Indy Pride Festival but has since grown to help the Central Indiana community by hosting events which educate others are LGBTQ+ issues as well as helping coordinate multiple events such as charities, facilitate education events, and raise awareness on key issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Free Program. Additional opportunities available to support IHS as we continue collecting, preserving, and sharing Indiana’s history.

Registration closes 2 hours prior to the start of the program.

About Our Panelists:

Jayne Walters (she/her/hers) is a Board Member and the Director of Education for Indy Pride. She is an accomplished Children’s librarian and the Branch Manager of the West Indianapolis branch of the Indianapolis Public Library. She has worked in libraries for over 13 years. Her writing has been featured in Library Journal and Jayne is proudly the first openly transgender manager in IndyPL’s history. She is a member of the IndyPL Equity Council and a founding member of the LGBTQ+ Committee for the Indianapolis Public Library. She has spoken at several conferences on LGBTQ+ issues and can be seen in a number of Indiana State Library webinars. Her passions include LGBTQIA+ representation in juvenile literature; making sure libraries are accessible and equitable for the community and making libraries a safe and welcoming environment. She is a contributing author in the upcoming book, Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in LIS (Summer 2022).

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long does it last?

History Happy Hours are informal conversations with IHS staff and scholars that usually last around 60-minutes.

Do I need to be camera ready?

Nope. We will use the Zoom webinar platform, so you can join us from your kitchen table, couch, or the porch. Just make sure you’re ready to type, as we will make sure there is plenty of time for your questions through the chat feature.

What do I need to participate? 

History Happy Hour takes place virtually over Zoom. You can either join through an internet-connected device or calling-in via phone. We will send you a link and phone number through the email you used to register around two hours before the program begins. Don’t see the email? Make sure to check your spam or junk folder.

Do you have other History Happy Hours that I can watch?

We sure do! Check out all our past programs here. (Scroll down to the History Happy Hour menu to see the recordings.)