Skip to content
Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Browse
Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Browse
  • All
  • People
  • Places
  • Events
  • Organizations
  • Topics
  • Publications
Explore
  • Timelines
  • Features
  • Exhibits
  • Atlas
  • Guides
  • Contributors
  • Encyclopedia Index
  • About
  • Funders
  • Partners
  • Editorial
  • Donate
Have Suggestions?

Contribute to this page by emailing us your suggestions.

Suggest an Edit
SUBJECTS AND KEYWORDS
Home » African Americans » Page 16

African Americans

 
All African Americans Neighborhoods and Communities Women Performing Arts Civil Rights View More...
  • « Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • …
  • 37
  • Next »
James T. V. Hill
James T. V. Hill

(Oct. 27, 1854-Feb. 20, 1928). James T. V. Hill was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he attended local schools. He… Read More »James T. V. Hill

Hillside

Hillside Neighborhood Organization is a neighborhood organization bounded by 25th Street to the north, Massachusetts Avenue and I-70 to the… Read More »Hillside

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

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 

  • « Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • …
  • 37
  • Next »
Encyclopedia of Indianapolis logo
The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, presented by The Indianapolis Public Library, is your indispensable, ever-expanding digital resource for our city’s history, culture, and communities.
Useful Links
  • Polis Center
  • Indianapolis Public Library
  • Accessibility Statement
Have Suggestions?

Contribute to this page by emailing us your suggestions.

Suggest an Edit

Neve | Powered by WordPress

Neve | Powered by WordPress