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March 10, 2026

2026 ASALH Conference Call for Proposals

Submit before March 20, 2026 for Early-bird submissions. Final submissions are accepted by May 18, 2026!

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March 10, 2026

2026 ASALH Conference Call for Posters

Submit before March 20, 2026 for Early-bird submissions. Final submissions are accepted by May 18, 2026!

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March 9, 2026

Reading of “I Am Perfectly Black” by CeLillianne Green

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February 12, 2026

Black History Month Challenges

Read all the Black History Month Challenges from ASALH President, Karsonya Wise Whitehead

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October 21, 2025

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

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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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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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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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