Indianapolis Colored World Begun in 1883 by Edward E. Cooper and Edwin F. Horn, this African American newspaper, initially Republican, soon became one… Read More »Indianapolis Colored World
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), formerly Indiana Donor Alliance (IDA) and later Indiana Grantmakers Alliance (IGA), is a… Read More »Indiana Philanthropy Alliance
Independent Colleges of Indiana In 1948, in response to social and economic pressures facing private colleges and universities, local education and business leaders founded… Read More »Independent Colleges of Indiana
Home-News In November 1922, Reverend Clay Trusty incorporated the East Side News (1918), the Christian Visitor (1914), and South Side News… Read More »Home-News
German-Language Press For thousands of German immigrants moving to the city in the mid-19th century, the press became part of a support… Read More »German-Language Press
Classical Music Indy Classical Music Indy is a public charitable trust that was established to promote the understanding and appreciation of the fine… Read More »Classical Music Indy
George S. Cottman (May 10, 1857-May 18, 1941). George S. Cottman was born in Indianapolis on the square opposite the Indiana Statehouse. His… Read More »George S. Cottman
Community Leaders Allied for Superior Schools (CLASS) During the 1980s, a cadre of Indianapolis business and civic leaders, headed by and , had become dissatisfied with the… Read More »Community Leaders Allied for Superior Schools (CLASS)
Committee Of Public Safety In the summer of 1877, the nation experienced the most serious labor disruptions in its history. On July 16 a… Read More »Committee Of Public Safety
St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services The organization that eventually became St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services began in 1894 as a home for unwed… Read More »St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services
