John A. Puryear (Feb. 1855-Nov. 18, 1930). Puryear was born in North Carolina and came to Indianapolis about 1878. In 1891, he was… Read More »John A. Puryear
Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network The (GIPC) convenes representatives from all sectors of the community to address the most significant issues of concern and areas… Read More »Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network
James (Yank) Rachell (Mar. 16, 1910-Apr. 9, 1997). James (Yank) Rachell was born in Brownsville, Tennessee. He spent his youth on a farm… Read More »James (Yank) Rachell
Ragtime This uniquely American musical genre, based upon African American rhythms and styles rendered initially by Black banjoists and pianists, flourished… Read More »Ragtime
Rainbow Ridge Association Rainbow Ridge Association is a neighborhood organization bounded by West 25th Street to the north, West 16th Street to the… Read More »Rainbow Ridge Association
Ralston Hovey Arsenal Neighborhood Ralston Hovey Arsenal Association is a neighborhood organization bounded by 34th Street to the north, 30th Street to the south,… Read More »Ralston Hovey Arsenal Neighborhood
Andrew William Ramsey (Nov. 23, 1907-May 11, 1973). Ramsey was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, the oldest of eight children. His mother brought the… Read More »Andrew William Ramsey
Ransom Place Ransom Place is a historic African American neighborhood bounded by 10th Street to the North, St. Clair Street to the… Read More »Ransom Place
Freeman Briley Ransom (July 7, 1884-Aug. 6, 1947). Born in Grenada, Mississippi, Ransom graduated from the law department of Walden University in Nashville,… Read More »Freeman Briley Ransom
Willard B. (Mike) Ransom (May 17, 1916-Nov. 7, 1995). Willard B. (Mike) Ransom was the son of Indianapolis African American lawyer and civic leader… Read More »Willard B. (Mike) Ransom
