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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
Center Acquires Two Major Private Libraries
The Amistad Research Center has acquired two book collections to enhance...
A Rare Composer: Loretta Cessor Manggrum papers
Dr. Loretta Cessor Manggrum, an African American composer, broke barriers.
A Desire for Justice: Erwin A. Salk collection on Paul Robeson
The Erwin A. Salk collection on Paul Robeson is significant at Amistad.
Look for the union label: Maida Springer-Kemp
Maida Springer-Kemp’s papers at Amistad detail her career as a labor activist.
Preserving the Thomas Carey papers
Artists express their passion in many ways, as seen in the Thomas Carey Papers.
Family Addition: The Dent Family
The Amistad Research Center holds Dent family collections from New Orleans.
“Great Negro Americans” Finds a Home at Amistad
In July, Amistad accepted donations of materials for “Great Negro Americans.
Amistad Awarded IMLS Grant to Organize Collections on African American Women Leaders
IMLS awarded $159,148 for a project on African American women's agency.
North Carolina entrepreneur Mary Richardson tailors a successful career in Harlem
North Carolina entrepreneur Mary Richardson builds a successful career in Harlem