Hear Immigrant Stories on Indianapolis Public Library’s ‘More Than a Place’ Podcast

Join the Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) in celebrating the stories of local immigrants in a new podcast, “More Than A Place.” The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more platforms beginning Friday, May 5.

“More Than a Place” asks listeners to consider what it means to build a home. Through conversations with a diverse group of immigrant leaders, we’ll discover how homes are built by senses and experiences, not just the spaces we inhabit.

“Home is more than a location. It’s a place where we feel safe, joyful, and welcomed by the people around us,” said Erica Irish, the podcast’s host and administrative assistant for IndyPL’s programming team. “It’s the smell of your favorite foods and a lot more, including the dreams, sacrifices, and journeys we all experience in our own ways.”

The podcast features interviews with a local artist, an Angola capoeira instructor, the first immigrant and women of color to lead the Immigrant Welcome Center, and the co-founder of the Ukrainian Society of Indiana, among others. Each conversation explores themes that will connect immigrants from all walks of life. The interviews will also educate those who are not immigrants on topics of identity, culture, and international events.

Learn more here. Listen to episodes now wherever you get your podcasts.

“More Than a Place” is made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. Episodes were produced in partnership with Kendall Antron of the Made in Indy podcast. We’d also like to thank former IndyPL staff member Claudia Salinas for setting this project in motion.