COLFAX MEMORIAL ORGANIZATION
Honor and Remember the Colfax Massacre Victims. The Mission of the Colfax Memorial Organization is to fund, create and dedicate a fitting memorial for the men who fought for freedom that fateful day.
The proud moment that the new monument was erected
A sad depiction of the aftermath of the Colfax Massacre
A later photo of William Cruikshank and his wife. US Supreme Court as United States v. Cruikshank (1875) vs instrumental in allowing Racism to continue in the deep south after the Civil War.
The proud moment that the new monument was erected
Rev. Avery Hamilton and Dean Woods are two men from different backgrounds who have come together to honor the legacy of the Colfax Massacre, a dark event in American history that occurred in 1873 in Grant Parish, Louisiana. The massacre, which resulted in the deaths of over 60 Black men who were asserting their constitutional rights, has largely been forgotten in the mainstream historical narrative.
Our Mission
"The original mission of the Colfax Memorial Organization was to fund, create and dedicate a fitting memorial for the men who fought for freedom that fateful day, and to inform and educate as many people as possible about the true story of the massacre and its aftermath. Now that the Memorial is up, additional funds are being raised to improve the educational and economic lives of the young African American students in Colfax."
The original mission of the Colfax Memorial Organization was to fund, create and dedicate a fitting memorial for the men who fought for freedom that fateful day, and to inform and educate as many people as possible about the true story of the massacre and its aftermath. Now that the Memorial is up, additional funds are being raised to improve the educational and economic lives of the young African American students in Colfax as well as normal expenses related to the upkeep and maintenance of the memorial. Your contribution will make an impact and you can still play a part, whether you donate $5, $50, $5000, or $50,000+. Any donation will help and be greatly appreciated.
There are 3 main ways to give:
1. Donate through our Go Fund Me page. https://www.gofundme.com/f/colfaxmemorial
2. Go to and "Like" our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ColfaxMemorial, then click the "Donate" button at the top of the page
3. Send a check payable to Colfax Memorial Organization to 454 Lake Street Colfax, LA 71417
Progress
The Memorial is Up and the Truth about the Massacre is being told. Check out Beyond the Monument to learn about our Progress as an organization and how your support is making a difference!
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