Tyler Perry is by all means, a Renaissance man. He's an actor, director, screenwriter, producer and author. Read his rags-to-riches American success story. Watch video of his account of fame and success.

We all know Judge Greg Mathis from his TV Court show, but do we really know Judge Greg Mathis? Check out his story of triumph here.

The legendary Jackie Robinson made history on April 15, 1947 when he took his place on the field with the Dodgers. Let's go back in time and follow the career of Jackie Robinson.

Have you ever had an invasive surgery and had to be stitched up afterward? There are so many complications that can happen from surgery, that Tony Hansberry a student at the Darnell Cookman School of Medical Arts has invented on way to make it a little more comfortable. Read his story here.

VIA: FINDARTICLES.COM We are celebrating the top 30 African Americans who have helped shape and mold society into what we know today for African Americans.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, André Carson grew up in a family that taught him the importance of hard work, caring for others and public service. A graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, Carson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management from the Concordia University-Wisconsin, and a Master’s in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan […]

Everyday we look for leaders to emerge and take on the challenge of growing and inspiring the next generation and in Indianapolis, one of those leaders is Dennis Bland. With a passion driven by a concern for the plight of African American youth and community, Bland leads the direction of and manages the operations of Center for […]