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A Desire for Justice: Erwin A. Salk collection on Paul Robeson

Featuring the Erwin A. Salk collection on Paul Robeson, a small yet significant collection housed at the Amistad Research Center.

A Rare Composer: Loretta Cessor Manggrum papers

Dr. Loretta Cessor Manggrum, a rare African American female classical composer, was a 20th-century pianist who broke the color barrier.

Center Acquires Two Major Private Libraries

The Amistad Research Center is pleased to announce the acquisition of two large book collections that will greatly expand and strengthen...

Amistad Awarded NEH Grant to Organize Collections on Black Agriculture, Cooperatives and Land Owners

The Poetry of Music: The Howard Swanson Papers at the Amistad Research Center

by Felicia D. Render, Archivist “The only thing I live for is my music.” —Howard Swanson Throughout history, people and groups honor...

Financial Donation to Center Honors a Lifetime of Activism

by Christopher Harter, Deputy Director Support for the Amistad Research Center comes from a diverse community of donors; from individuals...

RELEASE: Kathe Hambrick Appointed The Center's Executive Director, read more...