Leonard “Hit Skrewface” Calloway
A known artist known as Hit is one of the fore fathers of the Gary, IN/219 Movement!! CEO of Skrewface Ent., one of Gary Indiana’s top recording labels, based in Indianapolis, IN & an official member of Str8 Slammin. As the founder of the Legendary MCG’z, Hit has put Indiana on his back wit his […]
Bryan Thompson
A native of Indiana 19 year old contemporary smooth jazz saxophonist.Considered a prodigy due to his advanced skills at such a young age. Started playing the saxophone since the age of nine. A NAACP ACT-SO National Gold Medalist.Performer all over the world including Africa. 5 time National Anthem performer for the National Basketball Association Pacers […]
Saint James (James Dishroom Jr.)
An Illinois American entrepreneur in music industry tastemaker, and Digital Marketing Expert from Statford Woods, VA. He is a co founder and COO of one of the world’s first urban Digital Media companies (Stopbeefinradio.com). Since it’s inception in 2006, (born November 26, 1979), Dishroom has also branched out into other areas of business including the […]
Michael Mike Treez (Mike Chapell)
A haughvillian native known and appreciate for his entertainment consultants. Growing up in the rough parts of haughville leading him into the entertainment industry at a young age. Progressing from a roadie , to a extradionar in the production radio broadcasting producing field. A man of honor, and willingness to help people grow from previous […]
Philyllis Carr Hellen Perkins Charles Barba Wilson
The Indianapolis Black Expo Founders Established in 1970 here in Indiana the IBE was formed. A trip to Chicago would be influential in the idea to have an event in the state of Indiana. The credited founders are Rev Andrew Brown, Willard Ransom, and James Cummings Jr presented the community with this annual celebration. This […]
DJ King
Dj King Originally from McKeesport, PA, he now resides in Indianapolis, IN. Growing up, being a member of the Charity Dye IPS #27.He is known for his avid ability to play chess.As he entered middle school, King acquired an ear for music. He started rocking house parties at the young age of 14, rocking out […]
Eric Washington
The Hallville native attended Ben Davis Highschool playing and excelling in basketball. He would later on broaden his skill set becoming a producer, director, and conscience rap artist. Working in the music and film industry he would eventually develop a project called Maggie, a stage play about a young woman on the path to success […]
Deborah Asante
A California native resided in Indiana. She created a safe place of self-discovery and empowerment. She’s an Actress, Writer, Director and award-winning Storyteller. Dedicated her life to teaching and sharing the value of culture and heritage through the performing arts. The Asante Children’s Theatre (ACT) has created extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire […]
Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson
For all those hip-hop lovers and rap music lovers, the CEO/Publisher of The Hype Magazine Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson has showcased her skills as a business professional, marketing consultant, web designer, graphic designer, and songwriter.Although she’s known for her Southern Entertainment Awards nomination for “Magazine Publication of the Year,” Proclamation for the city of Atlanta, […]
David Gadis
Committed to serving the community through leadership positions on local boards and commissions, and by volunteering time.An Indianapolis native and an Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee.Where he graduated from Southern Methodist University. After graduation he work in insurance, serving as Midwest Regional Manager at USF&G Insurance, and Vice president at Monroe Guaranty Insurance Company. […]