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Amistad & Dillard Join in Commemoration of the March On Washington's 60th Anniversary
NEWS:Amistad Center & Dillard Univ. mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington
60th Anniversary of the March on Washington: Where Do We Go From Here?
"Where Do We Go From Here?" marked the 60th anniversary of the March.
Preserving a Legacy: Opening of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Records
The Center proudly announces the opening of FSC/LAF Records for public access!
Blog Posts
From the Stacks: “Your spirit speaking to mine…” – The Poetic Conversation of Helen Keller and Count
An Amistad blog post discussed reconstructing poet Countee Cullen's library.
Ruby Bridges Footage Preserved with National Grant
Rare home movie footage of Ruby Bridges is preserved, thanks to a grant.
Johnny M. Ross: An Appeal for Help from a Young Man on Death Row
Please help me; I'm afraid to die, and Louisiana Penitentiary is very dangerous.
The Sheffield’s and Healthcare for Black New Orleanians
Dr. Jesse O. Sheffield was at Flint-Goodridge, New Orleans' only Black hospital.
A City’s Trash, an Artist’s Treasure
As a cataloger, I see every title added, including unique publications.
New Exhibition of Jacob Lawrence's Toussaint L'Ouverture Serigraph Series
Amistad's exhibition honors Jacob Lawrence's centenary and his serigraph series.
Harold Sylvester Papers Now Open for Research
Amistad Research Center announces Harold Sylvester's papers are now available.
Mary Anne Mushatt’s Lion’s Tale and the Power of Oral History
Amistad has added the film Lion’s Tale (2000) to its digital collections.
NOLA4Women: The Contributions of Women Artists in New Orleans Bounce & Hip Hop Music
For over 30 years, hip hop and bounce music have shaped New Orleans' culture.