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Cultural Manifesto

The Soul Women of Northwest Indiana

Published March 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM EDT
Soul singer Kellee Patterson. In 1971, Patterson became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Indiana.
Soul singer Kellee Patterson. In 1971, Patterson became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Indiana.

This week we're celebrating Women’s History Month with an hour of music from the legendary soul women of Northwest Indiana, including music from The Opals, Deniece Williams, and Kellee Patterson, the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Indiana.

Cultural Manifesto