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Churches, Media

Martel Winburn

Martel Winburn is a Richmond native, who has contributed in many capacities to his community over the years. He is […]

Military

Kate Deloney

Kate Deloney spent 21 years in the Army Reserve, being called to active duty in 1991 to support troops at

Inventors

Kenneth D. Tyler

Kenneth D. Tyler (February 16, 1944 – July 22, 2023) Inventor Birth: February 16, 1944 Died: July 22, 2023 Field

Media

Henry Baker

Career: Mr. Baker is known for being the first black sports podcaster in Richmond, Indiana. His first 2 shows, Sports

Military

Harry Leavell

Tuskegee Airman / Firefighter / Psychologist / Activist / Earlham 1940s Birth: March 9, 1919 in Richmond, Indiana Died: May

Media

Eric Marsh

Career: Mr. Marsh moved to Richmond, Indiana, in 1988 and was hired to be an “evening personality” on 1490, WKBV,

Inventors

Gloster John Garrett

Birth: December 12, 1874 Death: October 19, 1874 Career as an Inventor: Gloster invented an automobile wheel with the financial

Townsend Center
Townsend Center

Townsend Center

Named after the distinguished Black, post-Civil War Pastor, James M. Townsend, an educator who called Richmond, home, the Townsend Community Center

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