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African Americans

 
All African Americans Neighborhoods and Communities Women Performing Arts Civil Rights View More...
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Felrath Hines
Felrath Hines

(Nov. 5, 1913-Oct. 3, 1993). In addition to being a dedicated artist throughout his life, Felrath Hines was the first… Read More »Felrath Hines

James Sidney Hinton
James Sidney Hinton

(Dec. 25, 1834-Nov. 6, 1892). African American politician and legislator, James Hinton was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, to free… Read More »James Sidney Hinton

Meridian Park
Meridian Park

Meridian Park is an early-20th -century residential neighborhood sitting three miles north of Monument Circle. It is bounded by 30th… Read More »Meridian Park

Joe Holiday
Joe Holiday

(Nov. 6, 1927-June 30, 1990). Joe Holiday was born in Chicago, Illinois, the seventh of eight children of Joseph and… Read More »Joe Holiday

Hose Company No. 9 
Hose Company No. 9 

Indianapolis established the (IFD) in 1859, six years after Cincinnati, Ohio professionalized firefighting with a full-time, paid, career fire department.  … Read More »Hose Company No. 9 

Glenn L. Howard
Glenn L. Howard

(Aug. 25, 1939-July 2, 2012). Born in Milan, Tennessee, Glenn L. Howard attended elementary school in his native state before… Read More »Glenn L. Howard

Frederick Dewayne (Freddie) Hubbard
Frederick Dewayne (Freddie) Hubbard

(Apr. 7, 1938 -Dec. 29, 2008). Born and raised in Indianapolis, Frederick Dewayne (Freddie) Hubbard was a legendary jazz trumpeter… Read More »Frederick Dewayne (Freddie) Hubbard

Indiana Avenue
Indiana Avenue

In the early 20th century Indiana Avenue became the focal point of the African American community, with segregated business places,… Read More »Indiana Avenue

Indiana Black Expo 
Indiana Black Expo 

Local civic leaders Rev. , , and founded Indiana Black Expo (IBE) in 1971 modeling it after a similar event… Read More »Indiana Black Expo 

Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs

The Indiana State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs (ISFCWC) was part of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs. ,… Read More »Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs

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