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Indianapolis Sun. Nov 13 2022

Indy Urban League offers Ed program about Alzheimer’s

Participants will learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, and about resources available to help.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indy Urban League offers Ed program about Alzheimer’s

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Fri. Nov 11 2022

Amazing educator LaVerne Newsome tutored the greats!

LaVerne Edward Newsome was renowned on Indiana Avenue as a veteran, musician and instructor.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Amazing educator LaVerne Newsome tutored the greats!

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Weather: Friday May 15

High: 69°

Low: 46°

Wind: 5 MPH S

Chance of rain: 80%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees. Sunny for the morning, patchy rain nearby during the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.

Indianapolis Sun. Nov 6 2022

Indianapolis Urban League food drive-thru Tuesday

Pantry stables and produce will be available.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Urban League food drive-thru Tuesday

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Tue. Nov 1 2022

Teen legends stroll down Indiana Avenue

Strolling after a gig at George's Bar, bassist Larry Ridley, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, pianist Walt Miller, saxophonist James Spaulding and drummer Paul Parker..

Leslie Fuller Editor

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sat. Oct 29 2022

Retro Halloween photos offer look at bygone Indy

The children enjoyed the seasonal spirit at the Indianapolis Zoo in 1984.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Retro Halloween photos offer look at bygone Indy

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Indianapolis Fri. Oct 14 2022

Madam Walker mural is latest in Bicentennial Series

The series builds on Indy’s already-iconic murals of Hoosiers such as author Kurt Vonnegut, poet Mari Evans, and former Indiana Pacer Reggie Miller.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Madam Walker mural is latest in Bicentennial Series

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Thu. Oct 13 2022

A Titan of Indiana Avenue: John Morton-Finney

When John Morton-Finney retired from practicing law on June 25, 1996, at the age of 107, he was believed to have been the oldest practicing attorney in the United States.

Leslie Fuller Editor

A Titan of Indiana Avenue: John Morton-Finney

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Indianapolis Thu. Oct 13 2022

Everett Greene featured on Echoes of Indiana Avenue

Everett will share the story behind his new album with piano man Steve Allee, titled "You're Gonna Hear From Me."

Leslie Fuller Editor

Everett Greene featured on Echoes of Indiana Avenue

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sun. Sep 25 2022

Poet Mari Evans understood the power of listening, silence

Mari Evans wrote, “Listening can decode a stranger’s eye and hear autobiography.”

Leslie Fuller Editor

Poet Mari Evans understood the power of listening, silence

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sat. Sep 24 2022

The late David Baker was master musician, loved country music

David Baker: my real love was country music

Leslie Fuller Editor

The late David Baker was master musician, loved country music

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sun. Sep 4 2022

Echoes of Indiana Avenue spotlights Creed Taylor

Creed Taylor recorded music by some of the biggest stars in jazz, including Wes Montgomery and many other legends of Indiana Avenue.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Echoes of Indiana Avenue spotlights Creed Taylor

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Wed. Aug 31 2022

Asante Art Institute announces performing arts class

Intro to the Performing Arts will prepare participants aged 6-12 for a performance of Holiday songs, Choreography, and Spoken Word.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Asante Art Institute announces performing arts class

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Wed. Aug 31 2022

BUTTER 2 Art Fair Opens Thursday

What is BUTTER 2? A multi-day fine art fair showcasing the works of more than 50 Black visual artists from across the country.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Mon. Aug 29 2022

Reverend Revels made history at Bethel AME

Rev. Willis Revels (1810-1879) was pastor of the Bethel AME Church, the oldest surviving black church in Indianapolis and also a station on the Underground Railroad.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Reverend Revels made history at Bethel AME

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Indianapolis Fri. Aug 26 2022

Charlie Parker at the Sunset, 1948

The Indianapolis Recorder wrote: “Bebop is a music form that has absolutely no counterpart and Charlie Parker is its master performer.”

Leslie Fuller Editor

Leslie Fuller Editor