Odell S. Williams Now And Then African-American Museum

The Odell S. Williams Now And Then African-American History Museum or the Baton Rouge African-American Museum, is a non-profit[1] museum of African-American history and heritage located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,[2] United States. The museum is named for Odell S. Williams, an educator in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Founded by Sadie Roberts-Joseph in 2001, the museum remains the only museum dedicated to African and African American history, in the capital city of Louisiana.[3] The museum celebrates Juneteenth,[4][5] Black History Month, and American history year round.[6]

Exterior view of the Baton Rouge African American Museum

History

Sadie Roberts-Joseph, curator and founder, established the African American Museum after seeing the need and importance of having it in the community.[7] She often tells visitors, "Culture is the glue that holds a people together. Take a step back in time and leap into your future."[8]

Sadie Roberts-Joseph, age 71, has maintained the museum on her own for 13 years now. It receives no federal or local funding.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "GuideStar". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Staff, Advocate (November 10, 2013). "Veterans Day events set for Baton Rouge area". The Advocate News Bureau. The Advocate. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Jaillet, Jim (March 16, 2013). "Seattle PI". Seattle PI. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  4. ↑ Davis, Kelsey (June 2011). "Baton Rouge Celebrates Juneteenth". WAFB. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  5. ↑ Juneteenth Web. "19th of June". 19th of June. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  6. ↑ Richardson, Maggie (November 2014). "Are the Arts Enough?" (November). Louisiana Business INC. [225] Magazine. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  7. ↑ Jacob, Krasnow (June 21, 2013). "Quest to Clean Up South Baton Rouge Continues". Louisiana Television Broadcasting LLC,. WBRZ. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  8. ↑ 10, District (Spring 2009). "Eye on 10 Odell S. Williams Now and Then Museum of African American History" (PDF). The Ten Times (2). Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  9. ↑ MILLHOLLON, MICHELLE. "Jindal trims BR projects". http://theadvocate.com/. Advocate Capitol News Bureau. Retrieved 29 January 2015. External link in |website= (help)

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