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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will honor one of its most distinguished alumni on his birthday during a commemorative event on Friday.
The honoree, J. B. Stradford, was a prominent business leader in Tulsa, Oklahoma’s “Black Wall Street” district at the time of the 1921 race massacre in that city.
Stradford, a graduate of one of IU McKinney’s predecessor schools, the Indianapolis College of Law, practiced law in Indiana before moving to Oklahoma and becoming a prominent and prosperous entrepreneur, as well as a human rights proponent.
IU McKinney alumni will speak at the commemorative event, including retired Marion Superior Judge David Shaheed and DePauw University pre-law advisor Nicole Burts, as well as members of Stradford’s family.
During the event, a portrait of J.B. Stradford commissioned by the law school from Indianapolis artist Jay Parnell will be unveiled. The portrait will hang in a place of honor at IU McKinney.
Individuals interested in attending the virtual event, which will begin at 5 p.m. EDT, can register online.
Questions may be directed to Elizabeth Allington at [email protected].
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