Archived Newsletters
Keep up with the latest happenings at the Amistad Research Center. From new exhibitions to special events and recent acquisitions, our news section provides all the updates you need.
Spring 2003 Highlights
Fall 2003 Highlights
Spring 2004 Highlights
Fall 2004 Highlights
Summer 2005 Highlights
March 2007 Highlights
June 2007 Highlights
October 2007 Highlights
February 2008 Highlights
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August 2008 Highlights
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February 2009 Highlights
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August 2009 Highlights
December 2009 Highlights
February 2010 Highlights
May 2010 Highlights
October 2010 Highlights
December 2010 Highlights
February 2011 Highlights
May 2011 Highlights
August 2011 Highlights
December 2011 Highlights
February 2012 Highlights
May 2012 Highlights
August 2012 Highlights
December 2012 Highlights
February 2013 Highlights
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August 2013 Highlights
December 2013 Highlights
February 2014 Highlights
May 2014 Highlights
August 2014 Highlights
December 2014 Highlights
February 2015 Highlights
June 2015 Highlights
September 2015 Highlights
February 2016 Highlights
Our February newsletter features the Annual Donor Honor Roll.
July 2016 Highlights
Amistad at ESSENCE Fest, new interns, NFPF grant, IMLS award, and more updates.
May 2017 Highlights
Amistad thanks GiveNOLA donors, welcomes new board/staff, and shares updates.
March 2017 Highlights
Amistad thanks 2016 donors, new board members, collection updates, and programs.
March 2018 Highlights
Amistad announces new staff for Amistad on the Go! and renames library stacks.
July 2018 Highlights
Amistad celebrates 'Soundtrack of New Orleans' fundraiser for local honorees.
October 2018 Highlights
Amistad celebrates its 52nd anniversary and Fall 2018 programming highlights.
January 2019 Highlights
Amistad honors Larry Bagneris and welcomes Rev. Dr. William Barber for an event.
March 2019 Highlights
Discover the Rouselle Papers donation and download Amistad's 2018 Impact Report.
May 2019 Highlights
Support Amistad on GiveNOLA Day for access to digital collections and programs!
July 2019 Highlights
Amistad reflects on Hurricane Barry, welcomes interns, and shares updates.
October 2019 HIghlights
Dr. Haydel supports Amistad, new acquisitions, and LGBT+ archives digitization.
June 2020 Highlights
Amistad celebrates GiveNOLA, announces donations, and launches COVID-19 project.
November 2020 Highlights
Amistad welcomes the 'Great Negro Americans' collection and shares updates.
February 2021 Highlights
Amistad highlights digital exhibitions, donor support, and shares staff updates.
April 2021 Highlights
Amistad launches fundraising, new search method, and shares staff updates.
June 2021 Highlights
Amistad thanks supporters, aids Africatown, and shares grant and staff updates.
October 2021 Highlights
Amistad preserves Black Dance Stories, hosts exhibitions, and shares staff news.
March 2022 Highlights
Amistad hosts Black Dance Stories, welcomes artist, and shares staff updates.
May 2022 Highlights
Amistad celebrates GiveNOLA, new donor legacy, online art, and grant updates.
August 2022 Highlights
Amistad honored, new partnerships, exhibitions, and grants boost archive access.
November 2022 Highlights
Amistad celebrates GivingTuesday, new collections, partnerships, and promotions!
February 2023 Highlights
Amistad welcomes Kathe Hambrick as interim director and thanks 2022 donors.