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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
Albert T. Bharucha-Reid Papers
With IMLS funding, the Amistad Center introduces the Bharucha-Reid Collection.
A Preacher’s Role in the Suspicious Death of Rossette Thomas
I discover stories in the archives while researching for myself or patrons.
The Chinese Presbyterian Church of New Orleans
In 1882, Lena Saunders taught English to Chinese laborers in New Orleans.
Dr. Joseph A. Pierce
Dr. Pierce, from Waycross, graduated from Atlanta University and Michigan.
Eric Steele Wells and Collecting Our History
Ephemera are items used or enjoyed for a short time, per the dictionary.
African Americans and the War Bond Efforts in New Orleans
America's WWII involvement cost around $300 billion, over $4 trillion today.
Harry Edward, an Olympian for Social Change
Harry Edward's papers reveal the life of an Olympic athlete and advocate.
Edgar G. Brown: Lobbyist, Union President, and Tennis Champion
Edgar George Brown was a lobbyist and founder of the National Negro Council.
The Value of Yearbooks
In elementary and middle school, I eagerly anticipated receiving my yearbook.