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Black Revolutionary War veteran helped settle southern Indiana

The Indiana Historical Society recognizes Andrew Ferguson as one of Monroe County s earliest African American settlers.

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Black Bloomington innovators in chemistry, disability services, opera

For 2023 s Black History Month, we re looking at a few trailblazers who made major strides in their respective fields, from chemistry to opera.

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Bus driver transforms hospital beds to combat patient ulcers, sores

Patented device prevents injuries for both health professionals and patients. "I really think that this would change healthcare," Miller said.

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Website makes finding data on college campus sexual assaults simple

The sexual assault statistics and support resources of IU and other Big Ten universities have been compiled in a new database by a D.C. nonprofit.

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1968's Little 500 race delayed by protest over discriminatory frats

For three days, 50 students peacefully occupied the stadium track until their demands were met, delaying the Little 500 race.

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Bloomington, Monroe County housing deeds still contain racist language

One local subdivision was "forever restricted to members of the pure white race," according to housing deed.

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Is Bloomington's B.G. Pollard Lodge still on Indiana Landmarks list?

The lodge was a social hub and safe haven for African Americans when they were not welcomed at many local businesses in the mid-1900s.

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Bloomington Black business targeted by firebomb in 1968

What s now Peoples Park was once the site of a Black culture center, until a racially-motivated crime in 1968.

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Mattie Jacobs Fuller brought music to Bloomington's streets

When the Bethel A.M.E. Church congregants had to raise funds for their new building, one woman took her portable Bilhorn organ to the streets.

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Black Indiana University leaders' legacies carry on through streets

Here s a quick look at how some Bloomington streets received their names.

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