African Americans in Business African Americans have engaged in business activity since the earliest days of Indianapolis. Early in the city’s history, Black entrepreneurs… Read More »African Americans in Business
Kay Debow Alford (Dec. 12, 1957 – July 19, 2021). Kayanne DeBow Alford, known as “Kay,” was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles… Read More »Kay Debow Alford
Ferguson Brothers Denver Darious (Feb.19, 1895-May 11, 1957) and Sea Harious (Dec. 22, 1899-Mar. 3. 1974). Denver Darious and Sea Harious Ferguson… Read More »Ferguson Brothers
Andrew “Bo” Foster (July 6, 1919-June 23, 1987). Andrew “Bo” Foster was born along an alley named Hudson near the apartment complex in… Read More »Andrew “Bo” Foster
Ada Harris (Aug. 15, 1866- Sept. 12, 1927). Ada Harris was born in Campbell, Kentucky, to Robert Harris and Anna Tolliver. At… Read More »Ada Harris
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
Warner Jewell (Aug. 15, 1887–Dec. 15, 1960). Warner Jewell was an Indianapolis businessman, Negro League baseball team owner, and Republican Party politician. Jewell was born… Read More »Warner Jewell
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.
George L. Knox (Sept. 16, 1841-Aug. 24, 1927). African American publisher George L. Knox embodied Booker T. Washington’s values of economic uplift and… Read More »George L. Knox
Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place has served the and beyond since it first opened in 1988. Jessie Johnson White established… Read More »Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place
