Help Us Preserve History. Help Us Shape the Future.

The Plessy & Ferguson Initiative (PFI) is dedicated to confronting difficult histories, honoring acts of resistance, and ensuring that the stories that shaped our democracy are not forgotten.

Founded by descendants of the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) Supreme Court case, PFI works at the intersection of public history, education, and memorialization. Our work is rooted in New Orleans, but its relevance is national.

The Plessy & Ferguson Initiative brings overlooked histories into public view through historical markers, memorials, and education. Your donation helps preserve stories of resistance, resilience, and community leadership—right where history happened.

Support work that honors the past and builds a more informed, just future.

How Your Donation Is Use

PFI is a nonprofit organization committed to responsible stewardship and community accountability. Contributions support:

• Historical research and marker production

• Community partnerships and public programs

• Educational resources for students and educators

• Ongoing preservation and advocacy efforts

The Plessy and Ferguson Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Foundation EIN 27-1062756

To send a donation via mail: The Plessy and Ferguson Initiative

Mailing address
PO Box 13593
New Orleans, La 70185

CHOOSE WHERE YOUR DONATION CAN HELP OUR WORK

You can make a donation to a particular project and know exactly where your money is going.

The Marker Project

Currently there are 8 Historical Markers throughout New Orleans that acknowledge the contributions and achievements of African Americans. Your donation can help us create another stop on the New Orleans Civil Rights trail! Please put “Marker” in the memo section.

Since its inception, the Plessy and Ferguson Initiative has operated from the private homes of its volunteer staff and board. As our work expands, the demand for a consistent physical location to hold reconciliation workshops, host visitors and public forums, and provide educational programs for students has also increased. A donation to the Operations Fund would contribute to help secure this needed space. Please consider donating to the Operations Fund by putting “operations” in the memo section.

Are you interested in a larger commitment to the future and resiliency of the Plessy & Ferguson Initiative? Cement you or your family’s future legacy by including a donation to our nonprofit through your estate planning. Create a lasting impact for future generations and make a statement about the importance of history and preservation. Coming soon!