Eunice Trotter talks about her passion for family history and the need to do the hard work of uncovering the "truer story"!

Trotter, Eunice

When she enlisted in the military, Colonel Felicia Brokaw did not have to unlearn bad habits.  One of the many good habits she learned from her parents was to embrace the right to vote!

Brokaw, Felicia

After encountering an old problem designed to discourage black businesses  Larry Williams, owner of a successful security company, saw the need for a  Black Chamber of Commerce in Indianapolis.

Williams, Larry

Olon Dotson's hope for the world was shaken when a trip to view the architecture of New Orleans with his son turned in to an all too common nightmare.

Dotson, Olon

Barbara could not see the baton well enough to catch a high throw! She was a reluctant third grader amidst Junior High School girls in a baton twirling group.  Her solution to the problem was very smart.

Stilwell, Barbara M.

Lisa works with college students; helping them discover their gifts and potential.  Is it any wonder that she was raised and influenced by people who encouraged her creativity and the love of learning new things?

Robinson, Lisa Lopez

Nancy Barton's Mother kept a journal about important moments in Nancy's life from birth to eighteen years of age.  It is a gift of love that Nancy encourages others to do for their children.

Barton, Nancy Ann

Myla Anne tells how she worked with both major political parties as the head of the Election Board to create satellite voting locations and to make Marion County a "Vote Center County".

Eldridge, Myla Anne

After attending Historically Black Colleges, earning a CPA, working for Governor Bayh, and founding her own CPA firm Venita was called upon to run for IPS Commissioner.  Her grown daughter said, "Why not?"

Moore, Venita Jean

Pets were an important part of Barbara Ann's idealistic childhood in Brown County, Indiana.  Little did she know that wild foxes would take someone dear from her and lead to a career in the medical field.

Steinmetz, Barbara Ann

During his childhood in the fifties when the topics of religion and sex were far more sensitive, Mack describes his experience with different churches.

Huston, (Joe)  Mack

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