Z. Mae Jimison (June 29, 1943 – Mar. 5, 2008). Judge Zilthia Mae “Z. Mae” Perkins Jimison was a trailblazer and pioneer in… Read More »Z. Mae Jimison
John Hope School No. 26 The origins of John Hope School No. 26 predated its opening in 1901 as one of the earliest public schools… Read More »John Hope School No. 26
Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson (Oct. 5, 1927-Sept. 3, 2005). Alonzo Ernest Johnson, known as “Pookie,” was born in Indianapolis. He grew up downtown, attending… Read More »Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson
James Louis (J. J.) Johnson (Jan. 22, 1924 -Feb. 4, 2001). James Louis (J. J.) Johnson entered the world of music at nine years old.… Read More »James Louis (J. J.) Johnson
Mingo Jones (Dec. 16, 1928-Apr. 3, 2017). Mingo Jones was born and raised in Missouri. His father and uncle played the trumpet… Read More »Mingo Jones
Sam H. Jones Sr. (Mar. 3, 1928-Mar. 26, 2006). Sam Jones was born in Heidelberg, Mississippi, the son of Henry and Sallie Belle Jones.… Read More »Sam H. Jones Sr.
William George Ryder Jr. (Feb. 25, 1935-May 5, 2017). William George Ryder Jr. was born in Baskett, Kentucky, to William George Ryder Sr. and… Read More »William George Ryder Jr.
Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site The Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site stands at 17th and Broadway where, on April 4, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) made… Read More »Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site
Kennedy-King Neighborhood Kennedy-King Neighborhood Association is a neighborhood organization bounded by 22nd Street to the north, 16th Street to the south, the… Read More »Kennedy-King Neighborhood
Kessler Park Neighborhood Association Kessler Park Neighborhood Association is a neighborhood organization bounded by Lafayette Road to the north, 22nd Street to the south,… Read More »Kessler Park Neighborhood Association
