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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!
Recent Blog Posts
In Memoriam: Willie Lee Hart, A True Friend of the Amistad Research Center
Webster defines “friend” as a close person, ally, or supporter in a struggle.
Girls in the “Muner” club: a comic book takes on school integration
Natalie Midlo, active nurse in Temple Sinai Sisterhood and the Jewish Council.
Amistad On The GO!
The AOTG toolkit includes resources on Slavery & Abolition for educators.
Higher Education and the Black Community: The James E. Blackwell Papers
Amistad announces the opening of Dr. James E. Blackwell's papers on sociology.
The Gentilly Dirt Dobbers Garden Club
The Gentilly Dirt Dobbers garden club was established in 1951 in New Orleans.
Black Data Processing Association
Thanks to IMLS, Amistad presents the Black Data Processing Associates collection
“Young, Gifted, and Black”: A Blog Series on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
HBCUs have educated African Americans for over 150 years with unique origins.
Meharry Medical College: A Tale of Two School Newspapers
Our 2018 blog series focuses on HBCUs in Amistad’s School Newspaper Collection.
The Prairie View Standard and the Growth of Prairie View A&M University
Our blog series on HBCUs shows their integral role in U.S. educational history.