Vera Price Willis
Vera Price Willis, co-owner of the Peachtree with her husband Mr. Lavell Willis, is a trailblazer in her own right. They opened their first Peachtree restaurant at 6800 Eastwood Trafficway in 1996. Terrence Ramsey, assistant general manager with the Gates Plaza Peachtree Cafeteria, said the restaurant had previously been in the area at 18th and […]
Negro League Baseball Museum
David Steward
David Steward is the chairman and founder of World Wide Technology, the nation’s largest African-American-owned business. He is one of five black billionaires in America, ranked 745th on the 2019 Forbes Billionaires list. Steward faced poverty and discrimination during his childhood in Clinton, Missouri. Though his family lacked many material possessions, David believes he inherited […]
Montez Williams
Montez Williams is a prime example of how determination and resolve can enable someone to turn their life around. At one-time Williams seemed destined for a life behind bars. He estimates being in juvenile detention over a dozen times for everything from carrying firearms to robbery. Then, after meeting many other young men like himself […]
DJ Skrill-Jerry Thomas Vaughn Jr.
Tribute to DJ Skrill Indianapolis native Jerry Vaughn Jr. AKA DJ Skrill was a 1996 graduate of Southport High who went on to study at IUPUI. Determined to do some special things, while a Southport student he brought Indiana’s first Black States Attorney General to the school to address his senior class. He began pursuing […]
Matthew Steward
Matthew Steward has combined extensive experience in law enforcement with active involvement in community uplift and civic improvement. Over three decades with the Indianapolis Police Department his professional duties have included being both a Field Training and Public Information Officer as well as a District and Community Affairs Sergeant. Steward’s expertise led to his co-writing […]
Engaging Solutions
Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, LaTonya Branham, Charlotte L. Jenkins
Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, LaTonya Branham and Charlotte Jenkins joined forces to create the Dayton Book Expo in 2009, an event that’s attracted more than 500 authors and thousands of book lovers. It gives aspiring writers the opportunity to meet and network with established literary greats and industry professionals. Another Expo feature is the Kids […]
Harold HB Bell
Internet Radio- Excellence in Broadcasting Award -Harold “H.B.” Bell utilizes his multi-faceted marketing and promotion skills to generate resources and visibility for non-profit organizations, small businesses, and faith based groups. Harold is CEO/Co-founder of the non-profit literacy organization; Community R.U.L.E and President/CEO of Radionext.tv. Mr. Bell owned and operated Aristocrat Limousine (1989-1998) and 5 Star […]
Delores Lewis Thornton
Recognized for community service during the 9th Annual Joy Awards in 2005, Thornton has been a volunteer mentor with the Marion County Probation Dept., and the Co/Founder/Executive Director of Indianapolis Book Fest, Incorporated. She is currently serving on the Advisory Board of the African American History Committee with the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library. A […]