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100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc.

The national organization 100 Black Men was founded in 1963 when 100 Black men in New York City created a leadership alliance to ensure the quality of life in their… Read More »100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc.

Adaptive Reuse Of Religious Architecture

Adaptive uses of vacant historic religious buildings have saved notable examples of sacred architecture. In 1929, there were 461 buildings of worship in use within the City of Indianapolis. Sixty… Read More »Adaptive Reuse Of Religious Architecture

African American Media

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

Methodists

Methodists historically have been the largest Protestant group in Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Today, local Methodist churches and agencies provide city residents with a variety of social services in addition… Read More »Methodists

Religion And Social Services

From the earliest churches in Indianapolis religion and social services have existed in a complex and evolving relationship. As congregations of Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Disciples, Quakers, Lutherans, Catholics, and Jews… Read More »Religion And Social Services

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