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Featured Blog Posts
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.
Kathe Hambrick Appointed Executive of the Director Amistad Research Center
Amistad Research Center appoints Kathe Hambrick as new Executive Director.
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
Recent Blog Posts
Meet Amistad’s Spring 2019 Interns and Student Assistants
Amistad has a robust internship and mentoring program for local students.
Amistad Collects, Shares Cultural Capital
The Amistad Research Center serves global scholars and the New Orleans community
De Veaux Reflects on Giving to Amistad
Donor support is vital to Amistad’s mission of telling America’s story.
Students of New Orleans Find “A Place to Start” in Newly-Preserved Film
Amistad received a preservation transfer of the 1972 film 'A Place to Start.'
Fine Arts Collection Leaps in Value
Original works by Tanner, Lawrence, Nugent, and Catlett are at Amistad.
Amistad Welcomes NOLA Youth Works and Summer Interns
This summer, Amistad welcomes four interns for hands-on experience in archives.
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives and the Arts
Amistad received an NEH grant to survey the Federation's records.
Diversity In Comics Still A Goal
A significant American art form, once marginalized, is captivating the public.
Dr. Griffith Gifts Through Family Foundation
Retired oncologist Parker Griffith wants others to know his heroes.