Hoosier History Live is an independently produced new media project about Indiana history, integrating podcasts, website www.HoosierHistoryLive.org, weekly enewsletter, and social media. Its original content comes initially from a live with call in weekly talk radio show hosted by author and historian Nelson Price. You can hear the show live Saturdays from noon to 1 pm ET at WICR 88.7 fm or stream the show live at the WICR HD1 app on your phone, or at our website.
January 13, 2024
African American namesakes of Indy parks
Who was Bertha Ross? A park on the north west side of Indianapolis is named in her honor. Namesakes of other city parks include a superstar in baseball's old Negro League, a beloved cook at Flanner House and one of the first Black officers in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Our show on Saturday (Jan. 13) will spotlight "African American namesakes of Indy parks", with Deputy Mayor Judith Thomas sharing insights.
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"I love History History Live, and I'm so pleased that founder and producer Molly Head will be turning her attention in 2024 to making the show's online material more accessible and easily found on a variety of platforms. Molly and the show's superb host Nelson Price have treated us for years to the good, the bad and the quirky aspects of Indiana history, and they've introduced us to a range of Hoosiers about whom we had forgotten, never known or who – for better or worse – we should know. Keep tuning in to WICR (88.7 FM) at noon on Saturdays to listen to Nelson interview his myriad guests and add his own colorful nuggets of history. Out of broadcast range? Stream the show live at the WICR HD1 app on your phone. Then, spend the rest of the week scrolling through the archives to discover stories you missed – and, as a bonus, listen again to your old favorites." 
