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May 29, 2020

Regarding the 105th Annual Meeting and Conference

Given the current global health crisis of COVID-19 this year, the Executive Council of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History has decided to host virtually its Business Meeting,...

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May 14, 2020

ASALH and COVID-19

This message provides an update on the steps ASALH has taken regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Our primary goal is to ensure your safety and well-being. By now, you know social distancing is an...

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April 29, 2020

VIDEO: A Conversation with Marc Morial on Covid-19 and Census Day

A Conversation with Marc Morial On Covid-19/Census Day & Next Steps For Urban Communities hosted by Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead.

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April 11, 2020

Atlanta Branch: A Second $500,000 Grant Received for Fountain Hall

A Second $500,000 Grant Received for Fountain Hall   The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $14 million in African American Civil Rights Historic Preservation Fund grants to fund 51 projects

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April 8, 2020

VIDEO: Keynote Speaker Lonnie Bunch, 2020 ASALH Black History Month Luncheon

 The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) recently celebrated its Annual Black History theme of “African Americans and the Vote” at the 94th Annual

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March 21, 2020

The ASALH Book Prize for the best new book in African American history and culture

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is launching a new book award, which will be awarded annually. The ASALH Book Prize will recognize an

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The John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation: 2020 RECONCILIATION IN AMERICA NATIONAL VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM

May 27 @ 8:00 am - June 2 @ 5:00 pm
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The 400 Year African American Concert & Trade Show Celebration

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Carter G. Woodson Branch, Fifth Sunday African-American Cultural Awareness Program

May 31 @ 9:00 am
Jun 06

The 400 Year African American Concert & Trade Show Celebration

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Nominations for ASALH Awards are due on May 15

Each year, ASALH presents several awards to recognize community leaders and those who make significant contributions to the preservation...

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Woodson Home

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

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ASALH is a proud participant in the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign – ASALH CFC# 12541 DONATE TO ASALH DURING...

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**Link in our Bio** The Association for the Study **Link in our Bio** The Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH) staff, Executive Council, and members across the country are having to adjust to the new normal, and we are innovatively working to support our mission and the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson. As a reminder of the tremendous devastation that the Coronavirus has had on communities of color and African Americans in particular, ASALH has changed the blue text in the Giving Tuesday logo to green to represent the red, black and green of the Black Liberation flag. Please join the millions of people around the globe that are participating in #GivingTuesdayNow and contribute to ASALH. Your donation will provide important Black history programming that is in jeopardy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your help is needed today. **Link in our Bio**
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