Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies at Wabash College

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Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies at Wabash College A Center of Distinction at Wabash College In 1970, a collective of students, faculty, and staff founded the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies.

Originally a student initiative in 1967, the MXIBS became a cultural organization that fostered learning about people of African descent and enriched the students’ experience of Wabash College. The students chose to name the Institute after Malcolm X, who, until his death in 1965, addressed issues concerning the African American experience, particularly that of Black men in America. The members of the MXIBS strive to follow his example through educational events, brotherhood, and community service projects. The MXIBS was originally located at 416 West Wabash Avenue, serving as a “home away from home” for many students. The house became a starting point for Black Studies at Wabash College. In 2002, the MXIBS moved into its current facility on Crawford Street, which holds classrooms, the Jasmine Robinson Computer lab, recreational areas for the student organization, a barber shop, study space, and office spaces for the administration.

Michael Kleber-Diggs, it was a pleasure to meet you today! You are always welcome at the MXI. Your poetry reading on cam...
10/22/2026

Michael Kleber-Diggs, it was a pleasure to meet you today! You are always welcome at the MXI. Your poetry reading on campus was brilliant.

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Steven L Jones

Steven L Jones
10/02/2026

Steven L Jones

Kudos to Noah Minte on creating an educational experience! His committee hosted an event for the MXI, and a few guests c...
10/02/2026

Kudos to Noah Minte on creating an educational experience! His committee hosted an event for the MXI, and a few guests called the Walk & Talk, a tour of a few historically significant locations near downtown Crawfordsville. Stops included Trippet Hall on Wabash's campus (the site of the former Malcolm X Institute Building), the Bethel AME Church, the former Roosevelt Memorial Hospital, the site of the former Lincoln School, and Wabash Avenue and Grant streets, representing where former MXI Students went door-to-door to campaign for Reverend Jesse Jackson. Each stop included a 3-5 minute presentation about the location's relevance.

Steven L Jones

The Men of the MXIBS are back on campus!
09/11/2026

The Men of the MXIBS are back on campus!

Last Friday at the 'Tute!
09/03/2026

Last Friday at the 'Tute!

Congratulations to Javon Garry '27 on successfully passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam!
08/08/2026

Congratulations to Javon Garry '27 on successfully passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam!

Our deepest condolences to our beloved Morgan Family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
07/24/2026

Our deepest condolences to our beloved Morgan Family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

July 13, 2026

Grateful for the opportunity to provide a tour of our facility to the Boys II Men participants from 6 high schools in In...
07/15/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to provide a tour of our facility to the Boys II Men participants from 6 high schools in Indianapolis. Solomon Massela, thank you for your leadership with the campus tour.

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301 W Wabash Avenue
Crawfordsville, IN
47933

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