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Reverend Charles Williams’ memory is one that seems to grow fonder with every passing summer in the city of Indianapolis, especially during the third week of July. As the president of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (IBE) from 1983 to 2004, he was responsible for the restructuring of IBE, which is held annually and secures funds for […]
Bishop T. Garrott Benjamin Jr. has touched hundreds of thousands of lives throughout Central Indiana. For decades, he has been an advocate for justice and education for all, sharing his message from the pulpit, television screen, classroom and book pages. An author, Bishop Benjamin has written and released several books focusing on teaching and uplifting […]
Founded in Indiana by brothers Kevon and Melvin Edmonds along with friend Keith Mitchell, After 7 began as a trio intent on refining their live show at local venues. Since then the trio has taken the R&B charts by star multiple times with enduring hits such as “Heat of the Moment,” “Ready or Not,” and “Nights Like […]
Disturbed by seeing a man hungry on Thanksgiving Day, the late Rev. Mozel Sanders started feeding the hungry on Thanksgiving. Since has passing, it has grown to an annual tradition, where it aims to help feed about 40,000 people around Indianapolis each year. Just last year, nearly 2,000 people lent their time and effort to continue the […]
Disturbed by seeing a man hungry on Thanksgiving Day, the late Rev. Mozel Sanders started feeding the hungry on Thanksgiving. Since his passing, it has grown to an annual tradition, where it aims to help feed about 40,000 people around Indianapolis each year. Just last year, nearly 2,000 people lent their time and effort to […]
Dr. Virginia Caine once said “it’s our responsibility to be prepared to protect the public health,” and since beginning her career in the medical field, she has become of most vocal and passionate public health advocate, starting with her own community, Indianapolis. As the current Marion County Public Health Director, Dr. Caine has continued to push the envelope […]
Known for his work at radio station WTLC, for his gospel recordings and for founding the StarQuest talent competition, you can’t mention the name Al Hobbs without acknowledging the lives that he changed. Hobbs, known as “The Bishop,” was known for his authoritative presence yet gentle spirit. A professional artist, announcer, meeting planner, event coordinator and successful […]
Overcoming poverty and racism, Julia Carson served nearly two decades in the Indiana legislature and in an Indianapolis administrative office before winning election to the U.S. House in 1996. As the first African American and woman to represent the Indiana state capital, she focused on issues that affected working–class Americans, as she championed children’s issues, women’s […]