RaeVen Ridgell was born in Mesa, Arizona in 1993 and graduated High School from William Henry Harrison in West Lafayette, IN. She attended Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Where she obtained Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science, Theatre Arts, and Africana Studies. She is currently in the Paul H. O’Neill graduate program where she is obtaining a […]

Tony Mason is a visionary leader with a passion for service. He has dedicated the majority of his career to initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life for Indianapolis residents. During his tenure as the President & CEO of the Indianapolis Urban League, the IUL has become a Center for Working Families, expanded the […]

We salute Indianapolis Black History Maker Bill Mays. Mays was a broadcasting and media giant and former owner of Hot 96.3, 106.7, 100.9 and Channel 53 TV and well as the Indianapolis Recorder.

We salute Indianapolis Black History Maker Douglass Park. Located in the Martindale-Brightwood Neighborhood, Douglass Park opened in 1921 and after a 1941 expansion, today spans 43 acres.

The District is the most intact 19th-century neighborhood associated with African-American’s in Indianapolis and has been home to many Black business leaders over its long history

We salute Indianapolis Black History Maker The Walker Theatre. Founded by Madam C.J. Walker, The Theatre is among the last iconic buildings which lined Indiana Ave.   

We salute Indianapolis Black History Maker Tanya Walton Pratt. Judge Pratt was appointed judge of the United States District Court becoming the first African American Federal Judge in Indiana history.

We salute Indianapolis Black History Maker Kevin “Coach K” Lee. Coach K is the co-founder of Quality Control Music and produces Hip-Hop acts such as platinum selling artists Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby and the City Girls.

We salute Indianapolis Black History Makers the Crispus Attucks 1955 Basketball Team. On March 19th, 1955, the Tigers became the first tea, from Indianapolis and the first all Black team in state history to win the Indiana State Championship.

We salute Indianapolis Black History Maker George Hill. Hill was a first round pick of the San Antonio Spurs & plated 13 seasons in the NBA including five with his hometown Indiana Pacers.

We salute Indianapolis Black History Maker Trevor Jackson. This actor, singer, and songwriter is best known for portraying Aaron Jackson on the Freeform original series “Grown-ish.”