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 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. Funds raised over the cost of the memorial will be used to provide scholarships for African American students in Colfax who desire to attend college and establish meaningful careers.”
The Monument is up, but we are still raising money to help with other 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.
“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. Funds raised over the cost of the memorial will be used to provide scholarships for African American students in Colfax who desire to attend college and establish meaningful careers.”
The cost of the memorial was approximately $65,000, including the cost of purchasing and preparing the site for the memorial.
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
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