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Roger Dickerson: At home in New Orleans

Our performing arts blog series comes to an end as we look into the life of Roger Dickerson, a Pulitzer nominated composer and educator...

Harold Battiste’s Private Record Collection

Tucked away in the Amistad Research Center’s offsite storage facility is a collection you might not know about. The temperature and...

The Dashiki Project Theatre

The Dashiki Project Theatre was founded in 1968 and was initially funded by a grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity. The primary...

W.C. Handy: Music Publishing Giant and “Father of the Blues”

William Christopher Handy, more commonly known by his initials, earned worldwide recognition as one of the earliest musicians to write...

Fredi Washington and Her Defining Role in Imitation of Life

The Fredi Washington papers at the Amistad Research Center highlights the life of the African American actress, dancer, and activist...

Carol Brice: Contralto Excellence

As part of our blog series spotlighting African-American performers, I will be looking at the life of Carol Brice—a singer, recording...

RELEASE: Kathe Hambrick Appointed The Center's Executive Director, read more...