‘Resilience’ play delves into hidden history of African Americans in the Hoosier state
With a single word, “Resilience,” Liz Mitchell and Gladys DeVane have described two centuries of life among African Americans in Indiana. In a single weekend, they hope to shine some light on history that has been largely hidden. These two longtime Bloomington residents will present their new play Oct. 14, 15 and 16 at the […]
100-year-old published poem reveals spirit, skill of pioneering IU student Carrie Parker
Last summer, Indiana University Archives director Dina Kellams happened upon the name of IU’s first female African American student in a brief newspaper story. At first, IU knew little more than her name: Carrie Parker. Kellams continued her research, often on her own time, and piece by piece an extraordinary story fell into place. News […]
