John Freeman Fugitive Slave Case The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, part of the Compromise of 1850, amended the 1793 Fugitive Slave Law by giving… Read More »John Freeman Fugitive Slave Case
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
Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, a player for the professional baseball team, was the first and only woman to pitch in the… Read More »Mamie “Peanut” 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
