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Indianapolis Thu. Aug 4 2022

How long has Indianapolis been known as Naptown?

“The earliest reference to “Naptown” is from a 1927 Indianapolis Recorder article about jazz musicians.

Leslie Fuller Editor

How long has Indianapolis been known as Naptown?

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Indianapolis Wed. Aug 3 2022

OBITUARY JEROME S. BOYD

The Crispus Attucks alumnus integrated The indianapolis City Amateur Golf Tournament.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Weather: Saturday September 19

High: 86°

Low: 65°

Wind: 6 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 64%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. Patchy rain nearby during the morning, sunny in the afternoon, overcast during the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight.

Indianapolis Tue. Aug 2 2022

Crispus Attucks’ Laverne Newsome an unforgettable educator

He taught Indiana Avenue musicians Wes Montgomery, J.J. Johnson, Steven Weakley and many others.

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Crispus Attucks’ Laverne Newsome an unforgettable educator

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Indianapolis Tue. Aug 2 2022

CARMILLA BRINKLEY OBITUARY

The Crispus Attucks alumnus was a computer programmer and loved roller skating.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Mon. Aug 1 2022

Chalkbeat reports good news at Crispus Attucks!

Across all high schools run by Indianapolis Public Schools, 71% of freshmen were on track to graduate in 2022, compared to just 59% in 2021, Chalkbeat reports.

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Chalkbeat reports good news at Crispus Attucks!

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Indianapolis Mon. Aug 1 2022

Dr. Rozelle Boyd remembered as educator, Council President

In 2004, Dr. Rozelle Boyd served for a time as Indianapolis City Council President, the first African American and Democrat to hold the position.

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Dr. Rozelle Boyd remembered as educator, Council President

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Indianapolis Sun. Jul 31 2022

Naptown vocalist Sarah McLawler featured on radio program

Producer Kyle Long states “Echoes of Indiana Avenue” will include an hour of music from Sarah McLawler, including early work with all-female quartet The Syncoettes.

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Naptown vocalist Sarah McLawler featured on radio program

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Indianapolis Sun. Jul 31 2022

Happy Birthday to Naptown Legend James Spaulding!

This Crispus Attucks alumnus has poignant memories of the glory days of Indiana Avenue.

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Happy Birthday to Naptown Legend James Spaulding!

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Indianapolis Sat. Jul 30 2022

1953 Crispus Attucks Alumnus Betty Craig Remembered

Remembered as devoted to family, an avid fitness buff who loved roller skating.

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1953 Crispus Attucks Alumnus Betty Craig Remembered

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Indianapolis Fri. Jul 29 2022

Show features Naptown trumpeter Clifford Ratliff

Ratliff has been playing jazz in Indianapolis since the 1960s, and he’s recorded with some of the greatest legends of Indiana Avenue.

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Show features Naptown trumpeter Clifford Ratliff

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Indianapolis Fri. Jul 29 2022

JERLINE STRONG DUNCAN OBITUARY

The Crispus Attucks Graduate became a wife, mother, and civil rights activist.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Fri. Jul 29 2022

Indiana soldiers stepped into history

The Black soldiers were hopeful that their service would lead to social equality. The Bethel A.M.E. Church welcomed them home with a banquet.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Leslie Fuller Editor