Allen C. Jeffries Sr. (July 16, 1910-Dec. 5, 1980). Allen C. Jeffries Sr. was an early American radio journalist. A native of Roachdale, Indiana,… Read More »Allen C. Jeffries Sr.
Bob Jenkins (Sept. 4, 1947-Aug. 9, 2021). Bob Jenkins was born in Richmond, Indiana, and grew up in the nearby town of… Read More »Bob Jenkins
Jens Jensen (Sep. 23, 1860-Oct. 1, 1951). Born in Slesvig, Denmark, and educated at Danish Folk Schools, Jensen briefly served in the… Read More »Jens Jensen
Warner Jewell (Aug. 15, 1887–Dec. 15, 1960). Warner Jewell was an Indianapolis businessman, Negro League baseball team owner, and Republican Party politician. Jewell was born… Read More »Warner Jewell
Charles W. Jewett (Jan. 7, 1884-Apr. 28, 1961). The son of a Methodist minister, much of Charles Jewett’s youth was spent in frequent… Read More »Charles W. Jewett
Z. Mae Jimison (June 29, 1943 – Mar. 5, 2008). Judge Zilthia Mae “Z. Mae” Perkins Jimison was a trailblazer and pioneer in… Read More »Z. Mae Jimison
Sandra M. Ruddick John (Sept. 3, 1932- Oct. 10, 2017). Olympic gymnast Sandra Ruddick John was born Sandra Marlene Anderson to Frank and Mary… Read More »Sandra M. Ruddick John
Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson (Oct. 5, 1927-Sept. 3, 2005). Alonzo Ernest Johnson, known as “Pookie,” was born in Indianapolis. He grew up downtown, attending… Read More »Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson
James Louis (J. J.) Johnson (Jan. 22, 1924 -Feb. 4, 2001). James Louis (J. J.) Johnson entered the world of music at nine years old.… Read More »James Louis (J. J.) Johnson
Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson (Mar, 1922-Mar. 14, 1980). Amateur boxing coach Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson was born in Millikin, Louisiana. As a lightweight with… Read More »Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson
