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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
Treasurer Ready to Take Organization to Another Level
At eight, Byron Stewart saw the building that changed his life in Alexandria.
“Just for the Record,” Amistad honored at Oracle Gala
Decades before 'Queer Eye' or 'Pose,' there was 'Just for the Record.
Illinois Club files debut at Amistad
The Original Illinois Club's history debuts at Amistad with a 1930-1949 ledger.
Haydel wants to help others find their way
Belmont F. Haydel has worked in countries including Argentina and Oman.
Amistad acquires Alternate ROOTS archive
Amistad acquired records of Alternate ROOTS, an Atlanta arts organization.
Voices of the Past Reemerge with Digitization Grant
Archivists rejoice in opening previously unavailable collections to researchers.
The CMA Experience: Highlighting the Chicago Music Association Collection at Amistad
Celebrating African American classical performers and their traditions.
“Bess, You Is My Woman Now:” Documenting Images from the Larney Goodkind Papers
William Warfield, a bass-baritone, often performed with Leontyne Price.
Introducing Marguerite Cartwright
Amistad is processing Dr. Marguerite Cartwright's papers with NHPRC funding.