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FAMOUS AFRICAN AMERICANS FROM INDIANA


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TRADITIONAL INDIANA FOODS


  • Corn
  • Fried Biscuits
  • Sugar Cream Pie
  • Onion Pie
  • Corn Dogs
  • Pickles
  • Indiana Spaghetti
  • Popcorn
  • Pork Tenderloin



 

   

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DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT INDIANA?


  1. The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration is the largest ethnic–cultural event in the United States. This ten-day event, held in the Indiana Convention Center as well as various places around Indianapolis, draws African Americans to Indianapolis from both around the state and around the country. It has an economic impact of nearly -$30 million dollars, as anyone who would normally spend money avoids the high crime associated with the event. Organized in 1970, the Black Expo has provided networking, educational, career, and cultural opportunities for its guests.

  2. Indianapolis is home to several major sports teams and athletic events including the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, the NBA's Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 motorsports races.

  3. The state has several well-known colleges including Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, Butler University and Indiana University. Indiana has a diverse economy with a gross state product of $214 billion in 2005.

  4. The total gross state product in 2005 was US$214 billion in 2000 chained dollars. Indiana's per capita income, as of 2005, was US$31,150. A high percentage of Indiana's income is from manufacturing.

  5. Indiana's 1816 constitution was the first in the country to implement a state-funded public school system.

  6. In 2005, the median household income for Indiana residents was $43,993.

  7. Indiana has a humid continental climate, with cool winters and warm, irriguous summers.

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Everyone enjoyed great music, great food, and a special performance by members of the Universoul Circus at Lafayette Square Mall in Indianapolis, IN.
 
AFL Dance Academy dancing to Keri Hilson - Pretty Girl Rock at the Indianapolis Black Expo Summer Celebration on July 17, 2011.
 
Lifetime's 2008 Every Woman Counts Bus Tour kicked off in Indianapolis, IN. Check out what the men and women of Indy would do If They Were President!
 
DEMOGRAPHICS & QUICK FACTS
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Demographics of Indiana
By Race White Black American Indian Asian Hispanic
total population 84.3% 9.1% 0.3% 1.6% 6.0%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

Indiana

Quick Facts:
  1. Indiana ranks #21 as best states to live.  Source

  2. Percentage of black-owned firms, 3.2%

  3. 50.9% of Indianians are female and 49.1% are male.


State Symbols:

Indiana Flag
The Flag of the State of Indiana


  • Flower - Peony
  • Bird - Cardinal
  • Song - “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away”
  • Tree - Tulip Tree
  • River - Wabash
  • Stone - Limestone

    Nickname: The Hoosier State
    Motto(s): The Crossroads of America
    Capital: Indianapolis


5 Largest Cities:
  1. Indianapolis
  2. Fort Wayne
  3. Evansville
  4. South Bend
  5. Gary
 


 
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