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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
Authentic Connections in the Clarie Collins Harvey Papers
Owner of Collins Funeral Home in Jackson was a civil rights and peace activist.
Two Collections, Two Very Different Insights into African American History
New archival donations reveal two distinct stories of Louisiana migration.
How the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Used Films About Water Management to Inspire Action
Water management is a key focus in FSC's moving image records at Amistad.
In the Spirit of Local Activism and Getting Involved
Amistad arranges papers of 16 African American women, highlighting their impact.
The Marguerite Cartwright papers: Open for Research!
Dr. Marguerite Cartwright's papers are now open to researchers, funded by NHPRC.
Meeting the Morris School: Arnold de Mille in London
Milady de Mille, known for photography, also worked in PR and lectured courses.
“I revel in the beauty of your voice”: The Career of Opera Soprano Annabelle Bernard
New Orleans-born Annabelle Bernard (1935-2005) sang 40 years with Deutsche Oper.
In the Shadows of History: Documenting the Activism of Antoinette Harrell
Documenting historian Antoinette Harrell's work on Southern U.S. race relations.
Introducing 2021 Intern Dray Denson
Introducing Dray Denson, a 2021 Intern with Amistad Research Center