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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!
Recent Blog Posts
Lillian B. Landry
I wondered where time went as my ten-year high school reunion approached.
NOLA4Women: Valena C. Jones’ Legacy in Two Cities
The Miro School was renamed Valena C. Jones Normal School in 1918 to honor her.
NOLA4Women: The Grassroots Activism of Dorothy Mae Taylor
Dorothy Mae Taylor was a political force in New Orleans and Louisiana.
NOLA4Women: The Women’s Auxiliary of Flint-Goodridge Hospital
The Women's Auxiliary of Flint-Goodridge shaped NOLA's women's history.
Theater Legend and Amistad Friend Remembered
John O’Neal, playwright and activist, died on February 15, 2019, in New Orleans.
NOLA4Women: Celestine Strode Cook: New Orleans’ Adopted Daughter
Celestine Strode Cook impacted New Orleans' culture, politics, and business.
NOLA4Women: Daisy F. Young: Civic and Community Leader
Our Women of New Orleans series highlights Daisy F. Young’s life and work.
NOLA4Women: Jessie Covington Dent: Pianist, Community Leader and First Lady of Dillard University
Ernestine Jessie Covington Dent was a pianist, educator, and Albert Dent’s wife.
New Amistad Exhibition on African Americans Abroad
"Carnets de voyage" highlights African Americans' travels and diaspora ties.