Phyllis Wheatley YWCA The established a branch in Indianapolis in 1895, but African Americans could not attend or belong. Minnie Whitaker sought to… Read More »Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
Aurelius Dewey Pinckney Jr. (July 20, 1923-July 2, 2009). Aurelius Dewey Pinckney Jr. was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but grew up in Savannah, Georgia.… Read More »Aurelius Dewey Pinckney Jr.
Playground and Pool Movement The push for public playgrounds and swimming facilities in Indianapolis was part of the national progressive movement to save urban… Read More »Playground and Pool Movement
Beulah Wright Porter Price (Jan. 2, 1869-Nov. 2, 1928). Beulah Wright Porter Price was an educator, physician, and active participant in the African American… Read More »Beulah Wright Porter Price
Prince Hall Freemasonry in Indianapolis Prince Hall Freemasonry in Indianapolis is a local set of fraternal organizations (or lodges) and practices, which are part of… Read More »Prince Hall Freemasonry in Indianapolis
Purpose of Life Ministries Purpose of Life Ministries began as Second Baptist Church, the first African American Baptist congregation established in Indianapolis. Charles Sachel,… Read More »Purpose of Life Ministries
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
