In the wake of the announcement that Martin University—Indianapolis’s only predominantly Black institution of higher education—is pausing operations, I sat down with Wildstyle Paschall for a necessary and timely conversation about the history of Black Indianapolis and how it continues to shape the city we live in today.

Wildstyle is a local activist, community organizer, musician, and historian whose deep knowledge of Black history, culture, and resistance offers critical context for understanding the present moment. Together, we explore the legacy of Black institutions, the ongoing struggle for Black equity, and what the loss—or pause—of spaces like Martin University means for Black communities in Indianapolis and beyond.

Our conversation also weaves through music, art, culture, and storytelling, unpacking how creative expression has always been a tool for survival, resistance, and connection within Black communities. This episode is packed with history, insight, and perspective you won’t want to miss.

Wildstyle is also the co-host of The Black Briefing Podcast alongside Samantha Douglass.

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