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October 31, 2025

Resistance in the Face of the Government Shutdown

Letter from the ASALH President's Desk

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October 21, 2025

ASALH Executive Director Sylvia Y. Cyrus Leads the Organization into a New Century

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October 20, 2025

110th Annual Meeting & Conference Photos – Atlanta, GA

ASALH’s 110th Annual Meeting & Conference in Atlanta honored Black history, culture, and scholarship. Check out the photos from the conference and relive the moments that made this historic event unforgettable.

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October 7, 2025

Out Now! The 110th Annual Meeting and Conference Souvenir Journal

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110th Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. Sept. 24-28, 2025
August 19, 2025

Thank You to Our 110th Annual Conference Sponsors

Meet the 2025 Conference Sponsors

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August 12, 2025

Help Us Tell the Full Story of ASALH’s Founders

As we celebrate 110 years of legacy, we are taking time to honor the five founding members of ASALH: Dr. Carter G. Woodson, George Cleveland Hall, James E. Stamps, William B. Hartgrove, and...

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August 8, 2025

Welcome to the Newly elected Executive Council Members

Congratulations to the ASALH members who were elected to the Executive Council Class of 2028!

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March 26, 2025

ASALH Magna Carta; Our North Star

Established at ASALH's First Virtual Convening

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December 19, 2024

Carter G. Woodson Timeline

Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson (1875-1950) was the son of former slaves and understood the importance of gaining a proper education when striving to secure and maximize one’s divine right...

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DEC
11
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Manhattan Branch & Philadelphia Heritage Branch of ASALH Dr. Woodson’s Annual Birthday Celebration – In the Spirit of Kwanzaa and Dr. Carter G. Woodson: Let the Circle Be Unbroken
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James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH Black History Freedom School
DEC
13
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W.M. Dulaney Branch of ASALH Carter G. Woodson Birthday Celebration, Open House and Membership Drive
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13
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ASALH and the NPS Dr. Carter G. Woodson Birthday Celebration
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13
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Organizing Northern Virginia Branch of ASALH and the NPS Dr. Carter G. Woodson Birthday Celebration
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ASALH in collaboration with Archival Alchemy® presents, The Black Family: United by History, Restored by Storytelling

This national program centers the legacy of Black family reunions while encouraging families of all backgrounds to build and...

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The Woodson House

Dr. Carter G. Woodson directed ASALH’s operations from his home located at 1538 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC, from...

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