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Featured Blog Posts
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
Dorothy Yepez: Gallery Without Walls
'A Range of Experiences' from the Yepez papers documents African American women.
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives Training and Research Center (RTRC)
Founded in 1967, the RTRC promotes community-based economic development.
Called to action: Reber Simpkins Cann, educator, activist and social worker
Negro Heroes, by the National Urban League and Delta Sigma Theta, featured tales
Amistad Launches Digital Exhibition on New Orleans School Integration
Amistad has launched a digital exhibition on the New Orleans School Crisis.
Recurring Donors Provide Important Support for Amistad Research Center
Nonprofit support is vital for our educational and cultural infrastructure.
Sybil Morial and the Louisiana League of Good Government
Amistad's blog series features Sybil Morial and her achievements.
A New Research Tool: ArchivesSpace
ARC is excited to announce the launch of our new ArchivesSpace database.
Federation of Southern Cooperatives and the Fight against Black Land Loss
Partially funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Social Issues Uncovered in Playboy
While cataloging donations, we discover unique titles that spark our interest.