Celebrating 40 years of access-free healthcare, and announces a special award presentation during the Pacers Sports & Entertainment Corporate Luncheon
Mr. Mathew Knowles will receive the Carolyn Brown Mosby Above and Beyond Award at the July 17th Corporate Luncheon for his health advocacy work.
Mathew Knowles is a global leader in sales & marketing, brand development, entrepreneurship, and leadership. With over $5 billion generated across multiple industries, over $100 million in sales and acquisitions, and the development, recording, and distribution of some of culture’s most notable careers, including Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Solange, and many more, Mathew Knowles is widely regarded as the best in the world at what he does. Beyond his groundbreaking accomplishments in business and entertainment, he is a passionate advocate for health awareness and the importance of early detection.
Cherish Your Mind, IBE’s educational series’ Mental Health Symposium, moderated by Daniel Miller of FOX59 and featuring Sheryl Swoopes, former WNBA player; LEON, American actor, producer, and singer; Dr. Russell J. Ledet, physician, U.S. Navy veteran, and Triple-Board resident; Amp Harris, promoter and athlete consultant; and Barbara Thompson, Executive Director, NAMI Indiana, will be held on Saturday, July 18, in Rooms 130–132, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
During the Summer Celebration weekend, the Health Fair’s Education Stage will feature dynamic activations and thought-provoking conversations on some of today’s most pressing health issues, including digital healthcare access for seniors through Telehealth, Portals & Online Pharmacies: What Seniors Need to Know; Unfiltered: Real Conversations About Women’s Health; Beyond Aesthetics: The Science of Beauty & Wellness; cooking demonstrations focused on heart and kidney health; and a powerful fireside chat on Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 AM with Mathew Knowles, Beyond Pink: The Untold Story of Breast Cancer in Men.
The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Health Fair remains one of the Midwest’s premier community health events, bringing together more than 65 health-focused exhibitors, healthcare providers, and community organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes across Indiana.
Major health partners, including platinum partner Community Health Network, will offer more than $4,000 in free health screenings, resources, and education for each attendee.
Co-chaired by distinguished physicians Lauren Dungy-Poythress, MD, and Ruemu Birhiray, MD, the 2026 Health Fair will continue its legacy of empowering individuals and families with the knowledge, tools, and access needed to live healthier lives.
About Indiana Black Expo
Indiana Black Expo is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) statewide organization with 12-chapter affiliates. The mission of IBE is to serve as an effective voice and vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African Americans. IBE is known for its two major events, Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic®, and provides year-round youth and family initiatives, including its Education Conference, Black Business Training Institute, Performing Arts Academy, Community Learning Hub, Education Day (college fair), Summer Internship Program, Scholarship Fund, Statewide Anti-Tobacco Initiative, Youth Leadership Summit, Talent Day Career Fair, and Business Conference.
IBE celebrates unity and social impact across all races, ethnicities, nationalities, generations, socioeconomic levels, and religious affiliations.
