Luncheon Souvenir Journal

The 93rd Annual Black History Luncheon Souvenir Journal is online now!

DC Mayor’s Black History Month Proclamation for ASALH

As the Mayor of Washington, DC, it is my pleasure to extend greetings to the Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH) on the occasion of your 93rd Annual...

What the ‘Father of Black History’ Would Have Actually Wanted Americans to Do for Black History Month

This article first appeared in Time Magazine on January 31, 2019. The official theme of Black History Month 2019, “Black Migrations,” is a fitting one: not only is migration one of today’s...

First Steps of Blacks on American Soil Touted as 1619

This article first appeared in The Washington Informer, February 6, 2019 ASALH Leads Yearlong Discussion of Forced Migration to VA Colony 1619 has served as the “official” date espoused by U.S. history scholars...

ASALH President’s Black History Month Message

Happy Black History Month 2019! This year opens with the theme “Black Migrations.” As the Founders of Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History believes that...

See you There! The 93rd Annual Black History Luncheon – February 16

It’s the premier event and hottest ticket in the Nation’s Capital in the month of February. And, YOU don’t want to miss it.

2019 Dr. John Hope Franklin Award Winners Announced

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Dr. John Hope Franklin Award....

Executive Council Member Selection

The Nominating Committee of ASALH seeks nominations for the Executive Council, Class of 2022. The Executive Council and the...

Special Authors Event featuring “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics” signing

First 100 Annual Black History Luncheon ticket purchasers will get entrance to this special event where Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah...

ASALH Announces 2019 Black History Theme, Black Migrations

ASALH’s 2019 theme Black Migrations emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to...