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Leslie L. Fuller is an Indianapolis based journalist who loves Indiana Avenue.

Indianapolis Sat. Apr 23 2022

Memories and images of lost Indiana Avenue

"The Avenue," as it was known, boasted blocks of swinging, flamboyant night spots.

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Memories and images of lost Indiana Avenue

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Indianapolis Thu. Apr 21 2022

Happy Birthday, Slide Hampton!

Happy (heavenly) birthday tribute to Locksley “Slide” Hampton, one of the greatest legends of the Indiana Avenue scene.

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Happy Birthday, Slide Hampton!

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Indianapolis Thu. Apr 21 2022

Indiana Avenue proudly claims Leroy “The Walker” Vinnegar

The legendary jazz bassist was educated at Crispus Attucks High School.

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Indiana Avenue proudly claims Leroy “The Walker” Vinnegar

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Indianapolis event

Sat Apr 23 2:00 pm

Belmont Beach Opening Weekend Event

A fun Saturday event planned by Belmont Beach Project 2-5 pm with free food, Easter giveaway, music and a nature

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Belmont Beach Opening Weekend Event

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Indianapolis Tue. Apr 19 2022

Belmont Beach Project announces Saturday event

Director Ebony Chappel announces an exciting event planned at Belmont Beach on the White River on Saturday, April 23.

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Belmont Beach Project announces Saturday event

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Indianapolis Sun. Apr 17 2022

Happy Easter, Indianapolis!

Happy Easter! Here’s members of the PAL Club of Indianapolis enjoying the aftermath of a Easter egg hunt back in April 1959. 🌷

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Happy Easter, Indianapolis!

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Indianapolis Sun. Apr 17 2022

Alexander McClure Sought freedom by shipping himself in box

Unfortunately his flight from slavery was interrupted in Seymour, Indiana when the box was damaged

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Alexander McClure Sought freedom by shipping himself in box

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Indianapolis Sun. Apr 17 2022

Stormy Weather Café On Indiana Avenue was ‘Green Book’ stop

Run by two vaudeville veterans, the Stormy Weather Cafe appeared in the 1947-1951 Green Books

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Stormy Weather Café On Indiana Avenue was ‘Green Book’ stop

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Sun Apr 17 7:00 pm

Echoes of Indiana Avenue focuses on Johnny Shacklett

The popular WFYI radio program “Echoes of Indiana Avenue” will feature words and music from the legendary Naptow

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Echoes of Indiana Avenue focuses on Johnny Shacklett

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Indianapolis Fri. Apr 15 2022

Echoes of Indiana Avenue program to feature jazz guitarist Johnny Shacklett

Legendary Naptown jazz guitarist Johnny Shacklett in the spotlight, says producer Kyle Long.

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Echoes of Indiana Avenue program to feature jazz guitarist Johnny Shacklett

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Indianapolis Thu. Apr 14 2022

Former resident shares her precious Easter memories

She remembers fondly Bethel AME, her childhood home and playmates.

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Former resident shares her precious Easter memories

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Indianapolis Thu. Apr 14 2022

Sampson Levingston feeling the Vonnegut vibe!

An Indiana Avenue tour teaches literary history

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Sampson Levingston feeling the Vonnegut vibe!

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