Friends of the Auburn Avenue Research Library

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📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM

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On Saturday, April 11, 2026,
family and friends
celebrated the life of
Janice White Sikes Rogers -
one of the gates keepers
of , a Curator of memory and a builder of .
Legend

Celebrating the life of our dear friend, supporter and mentor, Janice White Sikes Rogers, who passed away Friday, March 27, 2026. Ms. Sikes was a Senior Research Librarian for over 20 years at Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American History & Culture (and an additional 20 with ); She was also a member and great supporter of the Friends of the Auburn Avenue Research Library - ; in addition to being a historian on the deep South; owner of a tour company and communications business with her husband Dan Sikes. Ms. Sikes has done a lot over the years working with youth as a Scout leader with her 2nd husband Rev. Will Rogers, as well as fundraising for youth scholarships. Ms. Sikes was a long time resident and advocate of the West End Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History Community, in Atlanta.

There's so much more to say about Ms. Sikes...

May God be pleased with you.
"Well done my good and faithful servant."