Greater Indianapolis NAACP Stands with Martindale-Brightwood in Opposition to Proposed Metrobloks Data Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Greater Indianapolis NAACP Branch #3053 Statement on Proposed Data Center Development in Martindale-Brightwood Neighborhood 

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — March 9, 2026 —The Greater Indianapolis NAACP Branch #3053 wishes to clarify our position regarding the proposed data center development in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood.

The Greater Indianapolis NAACP Branch #3053 stands with the residents and leadership of the Martindale-Brightwood community in their opposition to the proposed data center development at 2505 North Sherman Drive. Martindale-Brightwood is one of Indianapolis’ oldest historic Black neighborhoods, and residents have already endured decades of industrial and environmental burdens. We respect the community’s voice and stand with them as they advocate for the future of their neighborhood.

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About NAACP Greater Indianapolis Branch

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest, largest and most widely recognized civil rights organization. Its mission is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights for all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. The NAACP Greater Indianapolis Branch was founded in 1912. Throughout our 113-year history, we have continued to fight for civil rights, particularly in the areas of job and housing discrimination. We have long sought to empower people through the ballot box and continue to vigorously defend voting rights and help register voters. We also urge the citizens of Indiana to stand in solidarity against divisive measures and advocate for the preservation and advancement of equality in our state.