Unveiling a Forgotten Legacy is more than a photo book—it’s a powerful narrative of the Black communities disrupted by IUPUI’s expansion into Indianapolis’s near-west side. This book explores the cost of progress and asks what could have been if these neighborhoods had been allowed to thrive. It highlights the ongoing displacement of marginalized communities and emphasizes that change requires action, not just time. Through this project, I’ve learned the importance of community support, and this book serves as both a resource and a call to action for preserving forgotten legacies. 

Our Mission: At the Author's BookKamp Program/Cohort, our mission is to empower aspiring authors by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to transform their ideas into captivating and impactful books. We believe that everyone has a unique story to tell, and we are dedicated to fostering a community where creativity thrives and literary dreams come to life. Through our comprehensive workshops, personalized coaching, and vibrant collaborative environment, we strive to ignite the passion for writing, cultivate literary craftsmanship, and equip authors with the tools they need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of publishing. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity ensures that every author who walks through our doors emerges with the confidence, expertise, and resilience to unleash their literary potential and make a lasting impact on readers worldwide. Together, we embark on a transformative journey, embracing the power of words to inspire, entertain, and change lives. Welcome to Author's BookKamp, where stories are born, nurtured, and shared with the world. 

Introducing the revamped Author's BookKamp Programming, your comprehensive and innovative companion on your 5-week writing journey. Going beyond traditional writing guidance, this cutting-edge 'Mentality of an Author' program (University College London, 2023). Our Author's BookKamp is meticulously designed to guide YOU, the author, through YOUR unique writing process. It's not just about getting words on the page, it's about understanding YOUR motivations, overcoming YOUR challenges, and unlocking YOUR full potential as an author. Drawing on insights from the commonalities of successful authors, the BookKamp offers:

• A dive into a routine that nurtures writing discipline and fuels your writing journey.

• Mastering the art of understanding the intricate pathways of publishing and marketing.

• Unravel the mystery of idea development and the ABCs of writing.

• Develop a high-performance mindset that empowers your publishing efforts and brings your manuscript to life.

• Implementation of daily writing affirmations.

that helps YOU hone YOUR skills, fuel YOUR creativity, and maintain YOUR writing discipline — critical factors that studies have shown are linked with higher levels of writing success (Journal of Writing Research, 2023).

Stay tuned for the next BookKamp Class date!