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Indianapolis Fri. Mar 1 2024

Remembering beautiful legacy of Albert Coleman

The owner of Al’s British Lounge and a Three Souls performer, Coleman was 96.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Remembering beautiful legacy of Albert Coleman

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sat. Dec 23 2023

WFYI’s Butch Slaughter and Kyle Long spotlight Recorder’s Xmas Show

The Indianapolis Recorder Midnight Show ran midnight to 6 am, and helped families in need.

Leslie Fuller Editor

WFYI’s Butch Slaughter and Kyle Long spotlight Recorder’s Xmas Show

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Thu. Aug 17 2023

Anna Mae Winburn celebrated on Echoes of Indiana Avenue

She’s remembered as the bandleader and vocalist for the International Sweethearts of Rhythm - the greatest all female band of the 1940s.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Anna Mae Winburn celebrated on Echoes of Indiana Avenue

Leslie Fuller Editor

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Indianapolis Sat. Apr 29 2023

Crispus Alum Felrath Hines Honored with Historic Marker

A dedication ceremony took place here on the campus of Crispus Attucks High to commemorate the life work of a prolific artist and civil rights activist.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Crispus Alum Felrath Hines Honored with Historic Marker

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Indianapolis Sun. Apr 9 2023

Herman Slaughter and Kyle Long named ‘23 Jazz Heroes

The WFYI broadcasters/podcasters team up to share knowledge and love for Naptown’s music.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Herman Slaughter and Kyle Long named ‘23 Jazz Heroes

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sun. Mar 19 2023

Echoes of Indiana Avenue Showcases Wes Montgomery

Echoes of Indiana Avenue host Herman "Butch" Slaughter has a unique connection to Wes Montgomery.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Echoes of Indiana Avenue Showcases Wes Montgomery

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Fri. Jan 13 2023

IPS hosts 42nd annual MLK tribute at Crispus Attucks High

The 2023 theme is “Our Responsibility: Creating a Just, Equitable, Anti-Racist Society.”

Leslie Fuller Editor

IPS hosts 42nd annual MLK tribute at Crispus Attucks High

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Indianapolis Thu. Jan 12 2023

Radiant singer Maxine Sullivan reigned on Indiana Avenue

For “dancing pleasure”, the ambiance of the Sunset Club combined with the thrilling voice of Maxine Sullivan was thought to have no rival.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Radiant singer Maxine Sullivan reigned on Indiana Avenue

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Wed. Dec 21 2022

Arlene’s House of Music brightened Christmas in Indy

It was said, “For a long remembered Christmas, remember Arlene’s House of Music for all the latest records.”

Leslie Fuller Editor

Arlene’s House of Music brightened Christmas in Indy

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Mon. Dec 19 2022

Singer Bernice Fraction brought holiday joy

A great picture of holidays gone by…The Songbird and the Mayor! Bernice Fraction and (then) Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar light "World's Largest Christmas Tree.”

Leslie Fuller Editor

Singer Bernice Fraction brought holiday joy

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sun. Dec 18 2022

Christmas on Indiana Avenue with Al’s British Lounge!

Eydie Fitzhugh (a jazz newsletter publisher) recalled the great atmosphere and music at the Lounge performed by Al’s Three Souls.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Christmas on Indiana Avenue with Al’s British Lounge!

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sat. Dec 10 2022

DORCAS LOIS (WILLIAMS) CRAVENS remembered

Her career as an educator spanned 34 years in the IPS at School #56, Crispus Attucks High School, Shortridge High School, and George Washington High School.

Leslie Fuller Editor

DORCAS LOIS (WILLIAMS) CRAVENS remembered

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Tue. Dec 6 2022

Tamara Winfrey-Harris Named Women’s Fund President

The Gary, Indiana native is a noted Indianapolis-based author and speaker.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Tamara Winfrey-Harris Named Women’s Fund President

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Tue. Dec 6 2022

Indy Photographer Finds Treasure in Indiana Avenue Photos

A digital photo collection captures scenes of a vibrant Indianapolis community, says Wildstyle Paschall

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indy Photographer Finds Treasure in Indiana Avenue Photos

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Indianapolis Sat. Nov 26 2022

Wishing a very happy birthday to Oscar Robertson!

The young athlete was a star at Crispus Attucks, which became the first African American high school basketball team in the nation to win a state title.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Wishing a very happy birthday to Oscar Robertson!

Leslie Fuller Editor