#Indianapolis

  • Indianapolis Cultural Trail South Street Dedication

    As lead author of the three historical panels to be installed on the South Street Extension of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, I was invited by cultural trail leader Kären Haley to give some brief remarks at the ribbon cutting on October 29, 2024. The selection of the sites for the panels was a team effort.…

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  • Arab Indianapolis Documentary Now Streaming

    Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History, directed and produced by local filmmaker Becky Fisher and shot by Vinnie Manganello, reveals a new chapter in the diverse history of central Indiana. It explores the first Arabic-speaking neighborhood in Indianapolis, the founding of St. George Church in the 1920s, the establishment of a prominent Arab American business on…

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  • Arab Indianapolis Book of Stories & Photographs

    An accessible, intimate look at the oft-neglected history of Arab Americans in Greater Indianapolis who have made a remarkable impact on the region since the late 1800s. Order here or at your favorite local book store. From establishing local businesses to working in the fields of health care and education, Arab Americans have made indelible…

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  • First Mini-Documentary for Arab Indianapolis is Released

    It was so much fun to work with Vinnie Manganello, chromapros.com, on the trailer for ArabIndianapolis.Com, my community history project on the contributions of Arab Americans to Greater Indianapolis. IUPUI Honors student Mickey Yoder and Prof. Paul Mullins provided invaluable assistance on the historical content for the piece. We shot the stand-ups on a Sunday…

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