Brandon Perry - Encyclopedia of Indianapolis

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African American Media

African American Media

African Americans have had a significant presence in Indianapolis news reporting for more than a century in print, broadcast, and… Read More »African American Media

African Americans in Business

African Americans in Business

African Americans have engaged in business activity since the earliest days of Indianapolis. Early in the city’s history, Black entrepreneurs… Read More »African Americans in Business

African Americans in Politics

African Americans in Politics

Black residents have fought for civil rights and participation in politics from the beginning of the city’s history. Indiana’s 1816… Read More »African Americans in Politics

Eastern Star Church

Eastern Star Church

Eastern Star Church, the largest predominantly African American religious congregation in Indianapolis, was established by a mission of 12 people… Read More »Eastern Star Church

Indiana Minority Business Magazine

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana Minority Business Magazine (IMBM) is published quarterly and geared toward a professional audience. Celebrating diversity and… Read More »Indiana Minority Business Magazine

The Indianapolis Recorder

The Indianapolis Recorder

The Indianapolis Recorder is a weekly newspaper that has been published since 1895. It is the nation’s fourth-oldest surviving African… Read More »The Indianapolis Recorder

Minority- and Women-Owned Auto Dealerships

Well into the 20th century, ownership of franchise automobile dealerships was almost exclusively the domain of white males. Indianapolis fit… Read More »Minority- and Women-Owned Auto Dealerships

Municipal Election of 1995

Although incumbent Republican mayor easily won a second term, running against made the election historic. She was the first woman… Read More »Municipal Election of 1995

Municipal Election of 1999

Municipal Election of 1999

Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat elected mayor of Indianapolis since… Read More »Municipal Election of 1999

Municipal Election of 2003

Municipal Election of 2003

In the first municipal election of the 21st century, Mayor won reelection and the Democratic Party took the majority in… Read More »Municipal Election of 2003

Municipal Election of 2007

Municipal Election of 2007

On the night of November 6, 2007, , a political unknown, rode a wave of discontent to upset incumbent Mayor… Read More »Municipal Election of 2007

Municipal Election of 2015

After nearly eight years in office, Mayor announced he would not seek a third term in 2015. Democrats were favored… Read More »Municipal Election of 2015

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