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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
Amistad Remembers Activist George Houser
We report with very sad news the passing of lifelong activist George M. Houser.
Opening of Ronald E. Mickens Papers Highlights Amistad’s STEM Collections
Amistad Research Center opens physicist Ronald E. Mickens' papers.
An Intern’s Perspective on Archives and Processing
Madeline Goebel, Tulane junior, volunteers at Amistad this summer.
Impact and the Visibility of New Orleans’ LGBTQ Community
Explore the Impact Collection's LGBTQ newspapers at Amistad Center.
My Summer at Amistad
Christian Williams, sophomore in Finance at Jackson State University.
My Internship at Amistad
Lacey Hines, intern at Amistad Research Center this summer.
Join Us For Our Open House on GiveNOLA Day!
Join us May 5, 4-7 PM for an open house celebrating civic leadership.
It’s That Special Time of the Year! GiveNOLA Day!
The Amistad Research Center will be participating in GiveNOLA Day on May 5, 2015
The Eyes of Ida Vera Simonton and Warren Boudreaux: Viewing Africa through the Prism of Postcards
Explore Amistad's collections showcasing Africa in postcards.