Odell S. Williams Now And Then African-American Museum Explained

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]

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]

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Notes and References

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  2. News: Veterans Day events set for Baton Rouge area. 29 January 2015. The Advocate. The Advocate News Bureau. November 10, 2013.
  3. News: Jaillet. Jim. Seattle PI. 29 January 2015. Seattle PI. March 16, 2013.
  4. News: Davis. Kelsey. Baton Rouge Celebrates Juneteenth. 29 January 2015. WAFB. June 2011.
  5. Web site: 19th of June. 19th of June. 29 January 2015.
  6. News: Richardson. Maggie. Are the Arts Enough?. 29 January 2015. [225] Magazine. November. Louisiana Business INC. November 2014.
  7. News: Jacob. Krasnow. Quest to Clean Up South Baton Rouge Continues. 29 January 2015. WBRZ. Louisiana Television Broadcasting LLC. June 21, 2013.
  8. Eye on 10 Odell S. Williams Now and Then Museum of African American History. The Ten Times. Spring 2009. 2. 29 January 2015.
  9. Web site: Baton Rouge home of slain activist Sadie Roberts-Joseph burglarized - ABC News. ABC News.
  10. Web site: Baton Rouge African American Museum now back open to the public. 17 June 2020.
  11. Web site: Millhollon. Michelle. Jindal trims BR projects. Advocate Capitol News Bureau. 29 January 2015.

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