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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.

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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.

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Reverend Revels made history at Bethel AME

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Indianapolis Weather: Monday June 5

High: 82°

Low: 57°

Wind: 7 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees. Sunny in the morning, cloudy during the afternoon, sunny in the evening, clear overnight.

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.”

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Leslie Fuller Editor

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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands Documentary - Sat Aug 3 6:30 pm
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Indianapolis Fri. Aug 26 2022

Youth Orchestra names Joshua Thompson Artist in Residence

He is recognized on a national scale for his expertise on classical composers of African descent and the cultural connectivity in Black Arts movements.

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Youth Orchestra names Joshua Thompson Artist in Residence

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Indianapolis Thu. Aug 25 2022

Hoosier Charlie Wiggins Had a Need for Speed

On August 7, 1926, Charlie Wiggins cruised to victory in the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes championship, a segregated auto race for African American drivers

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Hoosier Charlie Wiggins Had a Need for Speed

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Indianapolis Thu. Aug 25 2022

Mattel showcases Madam Walker as latest in doll series

A’Lelia Bundles reflects on the historic launch of the Madam Walker doll.

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Mattel showcases Madam Walker as latest in doll series

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Indianapolis Wed. Aug 24 2022

The timeless beauty of Indiana Avenue!

The brilliant DeLois Brown Kirkland Jones shares a treasured picture: “This is a photo of Mom and Dad out on the town on The Indiana Avenue.

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Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Wed. Aug 24 2022

Echoes of Indiana Avenue Carl Perkins Tribute Continues

You can now hear the second part of WFYI’s “Echoes of Indiana Avenue” tribute to the legendary jazz pianist Carl Perkins.

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Echoes of Indiana Avenue Carl Perkins Tribute Continues

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Indianapolis Mon. Aug 22 2022

JL Kato recognized as Indiana literary champion

Kato is a past president of Etheridge Knight Inc. and Brick Street Poetry.

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JL Kato recognized as Indiana literary champion

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Indianapolis Mon. Aug 22 2022

Details released for 13th annual G2G Conference!

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Indianapolis Sat. Aug 20 2022

Get ready! For Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands & Greek Step Show Battle

Tickets are on sale now for the Circle City Classic HBCU Battle of the Bands and Greek Step Show Battle September 24.

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Get ready! For Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands & Greek Step Show Battle

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Indianapolis Thu. Aug 18 2022

Historic mural to feature Madam Walker!

It’s the second public mural in the City of Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission's "Indiana Legends" mural series.

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Leslie Fuller Editor