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This isn't solely our legacy, it is yours. Help support the Amistad Research Center!
Image credit: Sybil Haydel pictured with 37 well-dressed women in front of the Jeunes Amis Hall/Equity Hall at 1477 N. Robertson Street. Sybil Haydel is seated on the second row, second from the left, wearing a polka dot dress. Her sister, Jean Haydel, is seated sixth from the left, on the front row. Sybil Haydel Morial Papers, Amistad Research Center.
At the request of the family, make your donation today in memory of Sybil Haydel Morial and her commitment to the Amistad Research Center.
Your contribution will help us reach our goal of $75,000 to support the expansion of technology and the preservation of our 900+ collections, 8,000 moving images, and 1,100 works of art by 19th and 20th century African American artists.
ARC tells stories of people and organizations who fight for equality, freedom, and social justice. The Amistad's legacy is rooted in liberty. We share this legacy with you by providing public access to visitors from around the world. We are counting on you to take your place in history, so let's work together to ensure that Amistad continues to tell the stories that matter.
We Are Beaming With Pride
Amistad Research Center (ARC) was the recipient of the IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2022. This national recognition was based on Amistad’s decades-long legacy as a cultural heritage institution. ARC proudly maintains a reputation for providing access to outstanding collections, creating thought-provoking public programming, exceptional educational outreach, and for supporting individuals and organizations that highlight the histories of marginalized communities.