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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.

Showing of 473 results for African-American.

ID	103107
Title of Article	'What will you do?'
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	People look at the photos of Black leaders who impacted Elkhart inside the House of Heroes legacy room at the historic Roosevelt Center in Elkhart on Saturday. The room started out with honoring 11 people: Bill Phillips, Edith Pasely, Leroy Robinson, Ben Barnes, Kelby Love, Tony Johnson, Erich Barnes, Garvin Roberson, Shon Pratcher, Jack Terry and Annie Phillips; Robert Taylor (middle) cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the House of Heroes at the historic Roosevelt Center in Elkhart on Saturday. Shane Frost (second from left) and his team from Momentum Marketing Consultants helped with the creation of the room.
Date	Feb 24, 2026
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	African-Americans, Leadership

ID	97075
Title of Article	Residents enjoy Juneteenth celebrations
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	David Smith and Talea Gillespie sing; Paul Bertha
Date	Jun 21, 2024
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Juneteenth, African-Americans

ID	63531
Title of Article	13 honored at inaugural Black Women Rock event
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Thirteen honored women pose for group portrait; Crowd listening to speaker
Date	March 19, 2018
Page	A1
Subjects	Elkhart Black Expo, African-American Population

ID	61329
Title of Article	Goshen College names building for first African-American graduate
Notes	Juanita Lark Welcome Center
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Date	February 6, 2017
Page	A3
Subjects	Goshen College

ID	60569
Title of Article	Torch relay adds minority leaders
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Date	September 4, 2016
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Bicentennial Torch Relay, Racism, African-American Population, Hispanic/Latino Population

ID	60013
Title of Article	National African-American RVers host week-long rally in Goshen
Notes	National African-American RVers Association's Central Regional Rally (NAARVA)
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Date	May 21, 2016
Page	A3
Subjects	African-Americans, Recreational Vehicle Industry, Goshen

ID	59553
Title of Article	Mayor Neese honors one of the 13 original Freedom Riders
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Charles Person
Date	February 25, 2016
Page	A3
Subjects	African-Americans, Racism, Black History Month, Neese, Tim (Mayor)

ID	59533
Title of Article	Freedom Rider to share his story
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Charles Person
Date	February 23, 2016
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	African-Americans, Racism, Black History Month

ID	59517
Title of Article	History shapes the future: Local African-American leaders reflect on value of Black History Month
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Tolson Steppers perform; Tonda Hines and JeNeva Adams
Date	February 19, 2016
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Black History Month, Tolson Center

ID	59345
Title of Article	Cold Determination: March honors King's legacy
Notes	March Through Elkhart
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	March Through Elkhart; Tony Ware says a prayer
Date	January 19, 2016
Page	A1
Subjects	King, Martin Luther, Jr., African-Americans

ID	59150
Title of Article	Teacher on leave after segregation assignment
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	'Whites Only' sign
Date	December 5, 2015
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Concord High School, Racism, African-Americans

ID	58710
Title of Article	My Brother's Keeper initiative kicks off with message of hope
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Chart of Elkhart Community Schools graduation rates
Date	September 4, 2015
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	O'Bannon, Frank, Elkhart County, Graduation Rates, High School, African-Americans

ID	57020
Title of Article	City's first African-American police officer dies at 84
Notes	Cornelius 'Speedy' Owens Sr.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Cornelius Owens
Date	May 1, 2015
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Elkhart Police and Fire Memorial

ID	55652
Title of Article	My Brother's Keeper initiative making its way to Elkhart County
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Date	February 17, 2015
Page	A3
Subjects	Obama, Barack, Elkhart County, Graduation Rates, High School, African-Americans

ID	55487
Title of Article	Remembering Dr. King
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Marchers along MLK Dr in Elkhart; Rodney Dale address crowd
Date	January 20, 2015
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	King, Martin Luther, Jr., African-Americans, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

ID	55482
Title of Article	Sharing Martin Luther King's vision
Notes	People's History of Elkhart
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Lupita Zepeda with group; Rev. Jennifer Tinsley, Rev. Tyrone Pace, Elder Kevin Adams and James Jackson
Date	January 18, 2015
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	King, Martin Luther, Jr., African-Americans, Historic Roosevelt Center

ID	55452
Title of Article	African-Americans, Hispanics underrepresented in police agencies
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Date	January 13, 2015
Page	A3
Subjects	Hispanic/Latino Community, African-Americans, Elkhart County, Police Officers

ID	54350
Title of Article	Locals reflect on Angelou's life
Notes	Angelou, Maya
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	May 29, 2014
Page	A6
Subjects	African-Americans

ID	52933
Title of Article	NAACP banquet is Nov. 1
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm â€“ Reference Desk
Date	September 29, 2013
Page	A3
Subjects	Elkhart County Minority Health Coalition, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), African-Americans

ID	52520
Title of Article	Family has history of Elkhart service
Notes	Webb-Thomas family reunion
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm â€“ Reference Desk
Date	August 3, 2013
Page	A3
Subjects	Roberson, Rod, Reunions, African-Americans

ID	51092
Title of Article	Report: more blacks here are living in poverty
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm â€“ Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Tara Morris
Date	December 5, 2012
Page	A1, A2
Subjects	Poverty, African-Americans, Indiana Black Expo

ID	51001
Title of Article	Phillips was 'leader among leaders'
Notes	Tribute held at Lerner Theatre
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Phillips
Date	November 4, 2012
Page	A3
Subjects	Phillips, William O., African-Americans

ID	50964
Title of Article	NAACP branch hosts state convention
Notes	Held at Canaan Baptist Church, 933 Fieldhouse Ave.
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	October 23, 2012
Page	A3
Subjects	Elkhart County Microfilm Department, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), African-Americans

ID	50153
Title of Article	Central program encourages black students to graduate
Notes	Students Working at Achieving Goals (SWAG)
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of students
Date	May 7, 2012
Page	A3
Subjects	Elkhart Central High School, African-Americans

ID	50116
Title of Article	Four barbershops offer free health screenings
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Tara Morris
Date	April 28, 2012
Page	A3
Subjects	Minority Health Coalition of Elkhart County, Health Care, African-Americans

ID	46822
Title of Article	Porter, Dawson on Black Expo board
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	December 14, 2010
Page	A3
Subjects	Indiana Black Expo, African-Americans

ID	43364
Title of Article	Progress is being made
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of speaker
Date	November 7, 2009
Page	A3
Subjects	Elkhart County Medical Auxiliary, African-Americans

ID	43247
Title of Article	NAACP president-CEO to speak
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of CEO
Date	October 22, 2009
Page	A3
Subjects	National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), African-Americans

ID	42662
Title of Article	Poor economy hits African-Americans 'first and worst'
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos
Date	August 28, 2009
Page	A1
Subjects	African-Americans, Unemployment, Economy

ID	41111
Title of Article	Most young victims of murder here are black
Notes	victims list, 1999-2009
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of vigil
Date	April 14, 2009
Page	A1
Subjects	Homicides, African-Americans, Crime

ID	38645
Title of Article	Elkhart County's 2007 Census estimates
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	August 7, 2008
Page	A1
Subjects	Population, Elkhart County, Hispanic/Latino Population, African-American Population, Census Bureau, United States

ID	37902
Title of Article	Atkins fought from life to death
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of Atkins
Date	July 1, 2008
Page	A1
Subjects	Atkins, Thomas Irving, African-Americans

ID	37353
Title of Article	Community remembers MLK
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of marchers
Date	April 6, 2008
Page	A1
Subjects	King, Martin Luther, Jr., African-Americans

ID	37342
Title of Article	Goshen College staff recalls visit from King
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of King with GC faculty
Date	April 4, 2008
Page	A1
Subjects	King, Martin Luther, Jr., Goshen College, Peace Issues, African-Americans

ID	35798
Title of Article	Elkhart black youth analyzed
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of chairman
Date	January 26, 2008
Page	A1
Subjects	Indiana Black Expo, African-Americans

ID	35692
Title of Article	Forward march
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of events
Date	January 22, 2008
Page	A1
Subjects	King, Martin Luther, Jr., Elkhart County NAACP, African-Americans

ID	32545
Title of Article	Blacks, Hispanics close but separate
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	October 21, 2007
Page	AA2
Subjects	Development, Commercial, Race Relations, Hispanic/Latino Community, African-Americans

ID	32500
Title of Article	Windows into lost past
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of exhibit
Date	October 19, 2007
Page	A3
Subjects	Ruthmere, African-Americans, Museums, Photographers

ID	28560
Title of Article	Parents key to turnaround
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	July 11, 2007
Page	A1
Subjects	Concord Community Schools, ISTEP Testing, African-Americans, Education

ID	26953
Title of Article	A time to learn
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of session
Date	May 31, 2007
Page	A1
Subjects	Holland, James, Elkhart Community Schools, African-Americans, Education

ID	25732
Title of Article	'Stories from the front'
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of speaker
Date	April 15, 2007
Page	A3
Subjects	Jones, Donald, King, Martin Luther, Jr., African-Americans

ID	25659
Title of Article	Martin Luther King Jr.'s attorney, speechwriter to speak for himself
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	April 13, 2007
Page	A3
Subjects	Jones, Dylan, YMCA, King, Martin Luther, Jr., African-Americans

ID	24340
Title of Article	Different roles with common goals
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of event
Date	February 25, 2007
Page	A1
Subjects	Elkhart County Medical Auxiliary, Elkhart Black Expo, African-Americans

ID	24064
Title of Article	'Dream' house discussed
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	February 7, 2007
Page	A3
Subjects	Habitat for Humanity, Housing, African-Americans, King, Martin Luther, Jr.

ID	21404
Title of Article	Career Center educator wins state teaching award
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of recipient
Date	September 6, 2006
Page	A3
Subjects	Nextdoor, Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC), Education, African-Americans

ID	21155
Title of Article	A community in transition
Notes	Who We Are series, pt. 1
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	graph
Date	August 20, 2006
Page	A1
Subjects	Population, Elkhart County, Hispanic/Latino Population, African-Americans, Census, United States

ID	19459
Title of Article	Women made an impact
Notes	editorial
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of Pasley, Robinson
Date	June 30, 2006
Page	A4
Subjects	Pasztor, Amber, Robinson, Beatrice, African-Americans, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

ID	19451
Title of Article	Pasley inspired action
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photo of Pasley
Date	June 28, 2006
Page	A1
Subjects	Pasztor, Amber, Elkhart County NAACP, African-Americans

ID	15454
Title of Article	The center of everything
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of Barnett, Tolsons
Date	February 5, 2006
Page	A1
Subjects	Tolson, Herbert & Ruth, Booker T. Washington Center (1941-1956), African-Americans, Tolson Center

ID	15455
Title of Article	Tolsons' goodwill left lasting mark on family
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	photos of McFarleys
Date	February 5, 2006
Page	A9
Subjects	Tolson, Herbert & Ruth, McFarley, Jesse & Marguerite, African-Americans, Booker T. Washington Center (1941-1956)