India Antanette Blake

In the heart of St. Louis, a tragedy unfolded on September 13, 2015, forever altering the lives of a family and a community. On that day, India Antanette Blake, a 30-year-old African-American woman and a mother to five children, was fatally shot in the 6000 block of Emma Avenue. At the time of her death, Blake was also pregnant, adding another layer of sorrow to the senseless act of violence. Remembered by her loved ones as a funny and loving mother with a constant smile, her sudden and violent ...