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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
Lillian B. Landry
I wondered where time went as my ten-year high school reunion approached.
NOLA4Women: Valena C. Jones’ Legacy in Two Cities
The Miro School was renamed Valena C. Jones Normal School in 1918 to honor her.
NOLA4Women: The Grassroots Activism of Dorothy Mae Taylor
Dorothy Mae Taylor was a political force in New Orleans and Louisiana.
NOLA4Women: The Women’s Auxiliary of Flint-Goodridge Hospital
The Women's Auxiliary of Flint-Goodridge shaped NOLA's women's history.
Theater Legend and Amistad Friend Remembered
John O’Neal, playwright and activist, died on February 15, 2019, in New Orleans.
NOLA4Women: Celestine Strode Cook: New Orleans’ Adopted Daughter
Celestine Strode Cook impacted New Orleans' culture, politics, and business.
NOLA4Women: Daisy F. Young: Civic and Community Leader
Our Women of New Orleans series highlights Daisy F. Young’s life and work.
NOLA4Women: Jessie Covington Dent: Pianist, Community Leader and First Lady of Dillard University
Ernestine Jessie Covington Dent was a pianist, educator, and Albert Dent’s wife.
New Amistad Exhibition on African Americans Abroad
"Carnets de voyage" highlights African Americans' travels and diaspora ties.