Blues The African American originated folk music form known as “the blues” became popular in Indianapolis after World War I with… Read More »Blues
Charter Schools In 2001, Indiana became the 38th state to enact charter school legislation. The Indiana law allows alternative routes to teacher… Read More »Charter Schools
Civil Rights The history of civil rights in Indianapolis is intertwined with that of the larger African American struggle for equality in… Read More »Civil Rights
Composers Even though Indianapolis is not known as a music center, it has been home to several noteworthy 20th-century composers, especially… Read More »Composers
Creation of Unigov Indianapolis had an unusual municipal government structure as of 1967. A nine-member city council, known as the , was elected… Read More »Creation of Unigov
Drag Performances and Venues Indianapolis’ contemporary drag scene traces its roots to the 1960s. However, drag queens, who were originally called female impersonators, could… Read More »Drag Performances and Venues
Feminist Movement (1960–1985) In the years since ratification of the 19th Amendment, no period saw more discussion of the status of women than… Read More »Feminist Movement (1960–1985)
Festivals Like most large cities, Indianapolis has a sizeable number of annual festivals focused on the arts and culture, food, sports,… Read More »Festivals
Grave Robbing Early medical schools, such as the Indiana Medical College and the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, were freestanding, private… Read More »Grave Robbing
Hampton Family Band The Hampton Family is an African American family of jazz musicians whose individual members and various ensemble configurations have contributed… Read More »Hampton Family Band
