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Meshach Taylor

(Apr. 11, 1947-June 28, 2014). Meshach Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts to , the first dean of the School… Read More »Meshach Taylor

The Ink Spots

The popular African American vocal group The Ink Spots got their start in Indianapolis in 1928. Original members included Orville… Read More »The Ink Spots

Russell Webster

Russell Webster 

(Apr. 10, 1928-Sept. 8, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Russell Webster was the last of 12 children born to William and… Read More »Russell Webster 

Helen C. Whitelowe

Helen C. Whitelowe

(May 16, 1928-Nov. 2, 2014). Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James and Elizabeth Maddox Green, Helen Whitelowe attended public schools… Read More »Helen C. Whitelowe

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