Meet the 2013 Trailblazers
Our 2013 Trailblazers (from left) include George Woolridge, Berta Salazar and Benito Salazar, Julia Nabaa and Clarence Abdullah Nabaa, Mary Alford and Bishop Donald Alford, and Norval Williams and Sareena Williams. For biographies, photos and video profiles by WNIT Public Television, check out our Trailblazers page.
New, permanent exhibit opened Jan. 19
When it opened July 3, 1922, Engman Public Natatorium in South Bend, the largest public swimming pool in the state, quickly became known for something else: Denying full access to South Bend’s growing African American population.
A new permanent exhibit, “Making Waves: Civil Rights and the South Bend Natatorium,” opened Jan. 19 at the Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center, now located in the formerly segregated facility. The exhibit provides a glimpse into the history of civil rights in South Bend, including the 28 years it took African Americans to gain full access to the indoor pool. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. The exhibit was prepared by Garner and designed by Anne H. Berry, visiting assistant professor of graphic design at the University of Notre Dame. “Years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat or Dr. King had organized his first protest, African Americans in South Bend had successfully gained full access to a formerly segregated swimming pool,” said Alma Powell, acting director of the Civil Rights Heritage Center. “Our new exhibit – a permanent part of our central gallery – highlights the history of segregation in the North and the valiant efforts of individual heroes to make our community more inclusive and guarantee equal access for all.” The exhibit is especially appropriate for school and church groups. To schedule a tour, contact the Center at (574) 307-6135. Martin Luther King Jr. Concert videos
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WelcomeInspired by the study of the Civil Rights Movement, students at Indiana University South Bend founded the Civil Rights Heritage Center to record, preserve, and celebrate the struggles and extraordinary achievements of citizens committed to social justice. In partnership with schools, community organizations, and local government, the Civil Rights Heritage Center uses local and national civil rights history to promote social justice and improved race relations.
Please use the link below to Request an Event or Tour 
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Civil Rights Heritage Center at The Natatorium | 1040 W. Washington Street | South Bend, IN 46601 | (574) 307-6135 | info@thenatatorium.org
HOURS: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday *and other times by appointment
HOURS: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday *and other times by appointment
