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 city.[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 told visitors, "Culture is the glue that holds a people together. Take a step back in time and leap into your future."[8]

Roberts-Joseph maintained the museum on her own from its founding until her death in 2019. [9] After her death, her son Jason and his sister took over the management. The museum closed for a short time for COVID-19, but reopened in time for Juneteenth 2020. [10] It receives no federal or local funding.[11]

See also

References
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  10. https://www.brproud.com/news/local-news/baton-rouge-african-american-museum-now-back-open-to-the-public/
  11. MILLHOLLON, MICHELLE. "Jindal trims BR projects". Advocate Capitol News Bureau. Retrieved 29 January 2015.

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