Future Black Leaders Inc History Timeline

Future Black Leaders Inc History Timeline

October 26th 2016

Room: C207
Indianapolis, Indiana

Future Black Leaders was Founded on October 26th 2016 in room C207. The Founding President Chase Iseghohi Led the among other students. The original Founders Include Freshmen -

Chase Iseghohi - Indianapolis, Indiana

Aliyah Wallace - Indianapolis, Indiana

James Bogan jr. - Indianapolis Indiana

Alivia Hill - Indianapolis, Indiana

Jaslin Martinez - Indianapolis, Indiana

Jada Brown - Indianapolis, Indiana

Sabrina Thomas - Chicago, Illinois

Danielle Dixon - Chicago, Illinois

Destyni Brunson - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Nismie Maxime - Port-au-Prince, Haiti

N/A - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

N/A - Atlanta, Georgia

The Founding Facilitators Include Marc Williams , Renee Isom, and Michael Harris.

CCA - Fishers Highschool

Fishers Indiana

February 16

African American Heritage Night was Originally started by Black Parents at Fishers Highschool

2017

Future Black Leaders took over the planning of the 8th Annual African American Heritage Celebration

In 2019 the African American Heritage Celebration was renamed to the Black Heritage Celebration by Future Black Leaders

The name changed stemmed from FBL students feeling they more identified with the word Black instead of African American

Madame CJ Walker

Indianapolis Indiana

March 15 2017

The following semester after being established as a Club a Fishers High School, FBL took its first Field trip.

March 15th, 2017

Future Black Leaders took a trip to the Madam CJ Walker Theatre downtown in Indianapolis. The students toured the concert hall and got to learn the history of Madam CJ Walker and her hair care business

The 90s Winter Dance

February 22, 2018

The Winter Dance was started in competition with student government who plans Homecoming and Prom.

Feb 22nd, 2018 - All White Theme

2019 - 90s Theme

Delware Township Center

Fishers, Indiana

March 12, 2019

The First Annual Black Leadership Summit. The Idea stemmed from FBL President and Innovator Chase Iseghohi to bring together the Black Student Unions from Neighboring High Schools .

Schools Included

Fishers High School

Hamilton South eastern High School

Noblesville High School

Zionsville High School

Brownsburg High School

Franklin Central High School

The Forum Credit Union

Fishers, Indiana

February 12 2020

Future Black Leaders host the Second Annual Black Leadership Summit at the Forum Credit Union. The Summit Includes more schools and now Junior High Students from the four Junior Highs in the Hamilton Southeastern District.

Fishers Equity Demonstration

Fishers, Indiana

June 1st, 2020

Future Black Leaders President Mia Morales Start New Social Group Called Fishers Equity Awareness. Fishers Equity Awareness Plans and Host the First Juneteenth Jubilee 3 weeks following the Demonstration for Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.

Fishers Equity Awareness

Juneteenth Jubilee

June 19th 2020

Future Black Leaders Plans the First Juneteenth Jubilee 3 weeks after the Demonstration for Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. The Juneteenth Jubilee was founded by Chase Iseghohi, Mia Morales, Kyndal Poore, Gracie Calloway and More.

Februrary 9th 2021

3rd Annual Black Leadership Summit

Future Black Leaders host the 3rd Annual Black Leadership Summit Via Zoom. The Covid 19 pandemic changed the game of how FBL operates and opened the door for Future Black Leaders Inc.

Future Black Leaders host the Second Annual Juneteenth Jubilee. The event was in Collaboration with Fishers arts Council and Fishers city Council. The event was hosted at Nickel Plate Ampitheather.

June 19th 2021

Future Black Leaders takes the Juneteenth Jubilee from Fishers Equity awareness. The high school club now works with Fishers City Council, FIshers Arts Council and the Parks Department to plan the Juneteenth Jubilee for the City of Fishers.

Februrary 9th 2022

Future Black Leaders host the 4th Annual Black Leadership Summit. One of the Innovators, Shania Byers established the Idea of Sponsorships with American Licorice Company. They donated 5,000 to Future Black Leaders FHS.

Future Black Leaders 4th Annual Black Leadership Summit

June 19th, 2022

Future Black Leaders 3rd Annual Juneteeth Jubilee

FBL plans and host the third Annual Juneteenth Jubilee

Future Black Leaders 5th Annual Black Leadership Summit

Future Black Leaders host the 5th Annual Black Leadership summit at Butler University. 9 High Schools from around the State of Indiana attended the Summit.

Schools that attended include

Fishers High School

Hamilton Southeastern High School

Zionville High School

Noblesville High School

Carmel High School

Brownsburg High School

Carmel High School

Avon High School

Franklin Central High School

June 20th, 2023

Future Black Leaders is Incorporated

15 Fishers High School Alumni came together to Established Future Black Leaders Inc. FBL INC. is a Black Leadership Non profit that brings together Black Student Unions from across the state of Indiana. The originally Founders of FBL Inc. includes

Chase Iseghohi, Mia Morales, Shania Byers

James Bogan Jr., Robert Lee Jr., Jordan Brown,

Danielle Dixon, Khadijah Guisse, Wodsander Maxime,

Olivia Young, Nyah Duplessis, Hannah Warren, Havier Morales

Jackson Liner, Jada Brown, Jaslin Martinez,

First Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative

Future Black Leaders Inc. hosted the First ever October is Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative on 8 Different Campuses

Schools that involved includes

Indiana University Bloomington

Purude University

University of Cincinnati

Ball State University

Kentucky State University

Marian University

Butler University

Fishers High School

Future Black Leader Inc.College Ambassadorship Program is established on IU Bloomington Campus

Nov 1st, 2023

Future Black Leaders Inc. College Ambassadorship is Established on Indiana University Bloomington Campus. This was Established by 10 College Ambassadors on the Campus including

Jaden Edmonds, Christopher Buck, Chrishaun White, Imani Chambers, Janai Shockley, Talayeh Marshall, Sana Saleh, A.B. Sako, Nana Addo, and Treasure Sparkling

NOv 8th 2023

Future Black Leaders

Future Black Leader Inc.College Ambassadorship Program is established on

Ball State University Campus

Future Black Leaders Inc. College Ambassadorship Program is Established on Ball State University Campus. This was Established by 5 College Ambassadors on the Campus including

Donovan Jenkins, KC King, Nylah Cox, Kennedy Winfrey, and Myles Strong

Future Black Leader Inc.College Ambassadorship Program is established on Purdue University Campus

Nov 10th, 2023

Future Black Leaders Inc. College Ambassadorship is Established on Purdue University Campus. This was Established by 7 College Ambassadors on the Campus including

Nia Person, Kayla Owens, Wyatt Walters, Icyss Meredith, LJ Scott, Dior Betts, Kyndal Poore, Fatoumata Balde , Myles De John

NOv 15th 2023

Future Black Leaders

University Cincinnati is Founded

Future Black Leaders Inc. College Ambassadorship Program is Established on University of Cincinnati Campus. This was Established by 7 College Ambassadors on the Campus including

Donovan Allen , Christine Mcday, Dajeah Allen, Anjiah Slaughter, Keyona Schill, isabelle Whitehurst, ifeanyi ezeakudo

Future Black Leaders Inc.

Found 9 North Central High School Alumni

Jan 5th, 2024

Future Black Leaders Inc. at the core initiatives is a dedicated focus on high school students. The organization strives to provide a nurturing environment that encourages academic achievement, personal growth, and community involvement. Through mentorship programs, workshops, and educational resources, FBLNC aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the challenges of high school and beyond.

Feb 9th 2024

6th Annual

Black Leadership Summit

Butler University

Future Black Leaders Inc. College Ambassadorship Program attends the 6th Annual Black Leadership Summit hosted by Future Black Leaders at Butler University.

Future Black Leader Inc.

Walter Center of Careers

Connect Pitch Competition

FEB23rd, 2024

Future Black Leaders Inc. had the opportunity to pitch in the 7th Annual Connect Conference hosted by the Walter Center for Career Achievement. This annual event allows current students to pitch ideas for creative business, non-profit, and social good endeavors to a panel of alumni and experts. Winners of the challenge are awarded a prize to help execute their vision.

During this event, a few members of our Indiana University Future Black Leaders, Inc. team presented our mission, values, and initiatives to a panel of Indiana University alumni. We are so grateful for the opportunity to showcase all the work we do at Future Black Leaders, Inc. Future Black Leaders, Inc. was announced as this year Non-profit Connect Conference Winners!!!

Thank you to Rick Van Kooten, the Executive Dean of The College of Arts and Sciences for presenting our award to us today!

Congratulations to Talayeh Marshall, Chase Iseghohi, Jaden Edmonds, Wodsander Maxime, and A.B. Sako on this amazing achievement!