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Indianapolis Sat. Jul 23 2022

A moment in time from Madam Walker!

Madam C.J. Walker started beauty colleges around the country that provided women with education in haircare and beauty treatments.

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A moment in time from Madam Walker!

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Indianapolis Thu. Jul 21 2022

Eunice Trotter’s Book reveals hidden Hoosier History

Award winning “Black in Indiana” book is the product of three decades of research

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Eunice Trotter’s Book reveals hidden Hoosier History

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Indianapolis Weather: Saturday September 30

High: 86°

Low: 54°

Wind: 4 MPH E

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. Fog for the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear in the evening,

Indianapolis Thu. Jul 21 2022

Mary Clark offers Global Marketplace talk, tour

Global Village center headquartered at 4233 N. Lafayette Road.

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Mary Clark offers Global Marketplace talk, tour

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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands Documentary - Sat Aug 3 6:30 pm
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Indianapolis Tue. Jul 19 2022

Avenue News Executive Editor Eunice Trotter is Black Heritage Director!

Eunice Trotter starts September 1 at her newly created Indiana Landmarks post.

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Avenue News Executive Editor Eunice Trotter is Black Heritage Director!

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Indianapolis Tue. Jul 12 2022

New Marker celebrates Sigma Gamma Rho!

Seven African American teachers founded Sigma Gamma Rho at this Irvington site in 1922.

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New Marker celebrates Sigma Gamma Rho!

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Indianapolis Sun. Jul 10 2022

Haughville history: The Library

Childrens’ hearts and minds lifted by the Haughville Library

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Haughville history: The Library

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Indianapolis Sun. Jul 10 2022

An Evening with Eunice Trotter “Black in Indiana” Author

Free event Wednesday at Books & Brews - South Indy.

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An Evening with Eunice Trotter “Black in Indiana” Author

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Indianapolis Fri. Jul 8 2022

The Amazing Senate Avenue YMCA!

The Senate Y became a cultural hub for the entire Hoosier State.

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The Amazing Senate Avenue YMCA!

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Indianapolis Thu. Jul 7 2022

Have You Seen this Macaw?

Bird AWOL from Indy Zoo, Possible Long’s Donuts Run?

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Have You Seen this Macaw?

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Indianapolis Thu. Jun 30 2022

Amazing jazz photo of Freddie Hubbard!

In 1963, Ave Pildas was “ready for Freddie” and captured this image of the famed Indiana Avenue trumpet player.

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Amazing jazz photo of Freddie Hubbard!

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Indianapolis Tue. Jun 21 2022

These Crispus Attucks teens became Doo-Wop legends!

While many groups had an initial hit, then faded from sight, The Counts stayed together for over 40 years.

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These Crispus Attucks teens became Doo-Wop legends!

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Indianapolis Sun. Jun 12 2022

Ethiopian princess finds love at Indiana coffee shop

Edna Tafari Makonnen and Jamal Akil Robinson met for coffee at Bon Bon’s Coffee Company of Fort Wayne. Their nuptials just made headlines in the NYT!

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Ethiopian princess finds love at Indiana coffee shop

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