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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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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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Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Weather: Monday June 5

High: 82°

Low: 57°

Wind: 6 MPH NE

Chance of rain: 0%

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

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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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands Documentary - Sat Aug 3 6:30 pm
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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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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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Indianapolis event

Sun Apr 17 7:00 pm

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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Indianapolis Wed. Apr 13 2022

The story of the Walker Theatre’s “Coffee Pot”

Did you know? The Coffee Pot was one of several businesses operating within the Walker Theater when it opened in 1927 on Indiana Avenue.

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The story of the Walker Theatre’s “Coffee Pot”

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Indianapolis Tue. Apr 12 2022

Indiana Black Expo announces impending leadership changes

Indiana Black Expo announces president Tanya Mckinzie will leave in December, successor is senior vice president Alice Watson

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Indiana Black Expo announces impending leadership changes

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