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Arthur A. Angotti Jr.

A decorated Vietnam War veteran, Indianapolis entrepreneur, and broadcasting executive, Arthur Angotti was the founder and president of , the city’s most serious attempt to secure a Major League Baseball franchise, during the 1980s. He created four successful broadcasting companies, including Indianapolis Cablevision (see ), Heritage Venture Group Inc., University Broadcasting Company, and Artistic Media Partners, earning him induction into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. Born on September 25, 1944 in Gary, Indiana, Angotti grew up in an Italian American family. His parents, Art Sr. and Pauline (Jannott)… Read More »Arthur A. Angotti Jr.

Fortnightly Literary Club

The Fortnightly Literary Club is an Indianapolis women’s , founded in the late 19th century amid the height of the US . In its early years, the club provided opportunities for educated white women, most of whom did not work outside the domestic sphere, to debate current works of literature. By the early 20th century, meeting agendas more regularly addressed written works on social issues such as women’s suffrage, war, and women’s employment. In the 21st century, the now-integrated club continues to foster members’ exploration of literary works while seeking… Read More »Fortnightly Literary Club

Gertrude Mahorney

Gertrude Mahorney was an educator in the system. She grew up in a progressive home, traveled throughout Europe, and was the first African American woman to graduate from during a period when most Indianapolis institutions and organizations were customarily racially segregated. Mahorney was born in Indianapolis to John Todd Mahorney and Ann Elizabeth Gray Mahorney. Her parents owned a wig shop near the in Indianapolis. They were active in the and local politics and labor causes. Mahorney and her brother grew up speaking German alongside English, due to tutelage in… Read More »Gertrude Mahorney

Peace Learning Center

Peace Learning Center (PLC) is a nonprofit education and community organization that serves Indianapolis youth and adults by teaching conflict resolution techniques, restorative justice practices, and leadership skills. The success of the organization’s programming has spurred other local organizations to partner with PLC or design programs using PLC’s framework. PLC’s model has been replicated in 8 U.S. cities and 5 other countries. The PLC was founded by Tim Nation and Charlie Wiles, who had worked together in 1995 at IndyCorps, a local chapter of the Marion County Advocacy Center’s AmeriCorps… Read More »Peace Learning Center

Sunshine Gardens

The neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens is located on the far southwest side of Indianapolis. The neighborhood is bounded by to the west, Interstate 465 on the north, and substantial gravel pits on the south and east edges, which effectively make the neighborhood an island. The sole routes into the neighborhood are via Concord Street on the south and Thompson and Epler roads to the east. Originally, much of the land which is now the Gardens was owned by Indianapolis banker , one of the largest landowners in from 1915 to… Read More »Sunshine Gardens