ASALH News

The Emmett Till Interpretive Center will be hosting the fourth annual Delta Film Academy for high school students June 17-28, 2024. Led by Dr. Davis Houck and Dr. Pablo Correa, […]

The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships will support 10 rising sophomore, junior and senior students pursing degrees in community organizing, nonprofit management, public policy, or social justice related […]

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) today announced an expansion of the eligibility requirements for the ACLS Fellowship Program. Starting this coming academic year, in the 2024-25 competition, the […]

Free event, in partnership with The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts and the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, featuring classical performers and the exploration of Classical Music in American History.

In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans. African American art is infused with African diaspora, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences.

We are thrilled to announce the remarkable achievements of our first-time participants and winners at the prestigious 2024 Heritage Bowl. Richardson High School of Richardson, Texas, emerged victorious in the high school category, under the guidance of Coach Ms. Mauriqua Owens.

During the final weekend of Black History Month 2024, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and his younger brother and college professor, Dr. Hasan Jeffries, sat down to discuss the current political season and the recent backlash against African Americans.

The Dorothy Porter Wesley Award was established in 2018 by the Information Professionals of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) to honor and document […]

South Carolina educator and racial activist Dr. Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, passed away March 20.

Newatha Myers has passed on leaving a legacy of being president of the Carter G. Woodson Memorial Foundation for more than 20 years and used her leadership to help raise more than $50,000 for scholarships and to build the Woodson statue on Hal Greer Boulevard in Huntington.

OASC Announces the first of two information sessions in preparation for an immersive eleven day trip to southern Africa November 2024. Limited space is available.

It is with great pride and joy that we announce the High School and Middle School winners of the 2024 Robert and Charmaine Price African American Heritage Bowl. Despite the challenges faced, the spirit of competition and knowledge prevailed as teams showcased their intellect and passion for African American heritage.

The St. Petersburg Branch of ASALH, Inc, is hosting their winter/spring Freedom School session, March 221, April 18, and May 16, 2024.

RAHWAY, NJ — As a lovely coda to Black History Month, students in Mr. David Brighouse’s African American Studies class enjoyed a special surprise last week when a package arrived at the school addressed to their teacher but containing something that was really for them.

Friends of Dorie Ladner, Dorie Ann Ladner, our sister, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024.  She was special in her fierce battles against racism and white supremacy. The great lesson […]

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023-2024 Reader Views Literary Awards program. The Reader Views Literary Awards program helps level the playing field for self-published authors, recognizing the most creative and exciting new books in the industry.

A Birmingham hotel is removing a photo of Confederate army veterans after a guest complained. Ahmar Mustikhan, an activist and writer, said he did not like seeing a photo in the Tutwiler Hotel that depicts a 1916 Confederate veterans reunion.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. joined with the four other National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities for a Young Voter Rally and Voter Summit as part of its historic 3rd Annual NPHC Fraternity Days on the Hill initiative, which includes panel discussions and meetings with partners, and other officials, March 10-12.

TO: Members of the Alabama State Legislature   Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Charles A. Brown-Birmingham, Alabama, Branch Mobile, Alabama, Branch Harper Councill Trenholm […]

The Awards Committee of ASALH seeks nominations from current ASALH members for awards.

In a vibrant tribute to Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) continued the legacy of its founder, Dr. Carter G. Woodson in an exciting way, by hosting its 98th annual Black History Month Festival Luncheon on Feb. 24. 

Register and join us virtually Tuesday, March 5th at 9:00 AM for our Opening Plenary featuring an exclusive first look at the 2024 State of Black America Report.

The Nominating Committee of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) seeks nominations for the Executive Council, Class of 2027

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm, the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group held its annual Black History Month celebration and meeting at the Black Archives of Mid-America located at 1722 E. 17th Ter., Kansas City, MO 64108.

The contributions of Mr. Robert and Dr. Charmaine Price were recognized on February 10, 2024, at the 8th Annual Carter G. Woodson Luncheon of the DFW Branch of ASALH. The luncheon was attended by family, friends, and members of the Dallas education community.

Poor People’s Campaign, an organization led by Rev. William Barber of North Carolina and 2024 Co-Chair of Mobilization and Strategy Dorothy Jackson, is taking steps to mobilize low-income voters in key battleground states ahead of the November election.

Black churches and Freedom Schools are now the sites where frustrated Black Florida residents are bringing family and friends to take uncensored classes on Black History.

Congratulations to Dr. Barbara D. Savage on being named the winner of the 2024 ASALH Book Prize for her remarkable work, ‘Merze Tate’!

“Through this Black History Month and each day we feel the grace of God, let’s act. Let us act in light and truth and freedom. The power really is in our hands. It’s not hyperb- — it’s in our hands.”

Every February, we celebrate the history, achievements, and impact of Black Americans during Black History Month. Black History Month evolved from “Negro History Week,” which was founded in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASALH).

eople often question why Black History Month happens in February, the shortest month in the calendar year. Historians say there’s a simple answer: Black History Month ― which began in 1926 as Negro History Week ― is in February because it coincides with the birthdays of two important figures in the abolitionist movement: President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

Celebrate Langston Hughes’ February 10, 1949 trip to Wilson, NC! Attend all or part of the tour during this fun-filled day.

As written By Kiara Alfonseca   The deadly voting rights campaign known as Freedom Summer, the successful Black labor rights movement during the Great Depression, and the long fight for desegregation […]

The origins of Black History Month can be traced back nearly a hundred years to an unassuming, three-story brick rowhouse in Washington. In 1922, Carter G. Woodson, known as “the father of Black history,” bought the home at 1538 Ninth Street for $8,000.

As written by Vickie Gutierrez Feb. 1, 2024 – For Social Studies teacher Jenecy Griffin, her first rule is simple — have fun.  “There’s never a dull moment when it […]

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Joe Madison was a civil rights activist, author, and groundbreaking radio personality. He was a great supporter of ASALH, our events and programs,  and Black life, history, and culture. His […]

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — In a collaborative effort, the Fort Mose Historical Society and the Florida State Parks Foundation hosted a historic groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.

Now, therefore, the mayor and City Council of the city of Baker, Louisiana, do hereby proclaim and declare that the month of February 2024 shall be known as African American history month in Baker, Louisiana. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the city of baker, Louisiana, this 23rd day of January 2024.

The 98th Annual Black History Month Luncheon and Virtual Festival Souvenir Journal is available in digital format for an immersive journey through history!

The Memorial Foundation, builders of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall, announced today its third Social Justice Fellows Program cohort. The Foundation will engage fifty emerging leaders nationwide through a virtual eight-week curriculum centered around advocacy, community organizing and public policy.

We are highlighting the importance of sharing and celebrating Joy within the Black community and beyond. The celebration of positivity, freedom, and the fulfillment of being yourself. The Denton Black Film Festival has grown into a five-day event that allows you, our guest, to immerse yourself in some of the best artistic showcases of cinema, music, spoken word, art and more.

We are excited to share our Network to Freedom 2023 Wrap-Up Newsletter. This newsletter is a celebration of the incredible achievements, collaborations, and milestones that have defined the Network throughout the year.

The winner(s) of the ASALH Book Prize will be announced on ASALH TV on February 20th at 6:00 p.m. EST. This event is part of the 2024 ASALH Black History Month Festival.

On Saturday December 2, 2023, The Prince George’s County Truth Branch held The Mis-Education Remix- A banned books celebration and discussion.

The 47th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Constance Baker Motley (1921-2005), civil rights pioneer and the first African American woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court and the first to serve as a federal judge.

The Carter G. Woodson Luncheon will be held in honor of Robert and Charmaine Price, two individuals who are “Education Advocates and Community Leaders for Over 60 Years”.

WASHINGTON, DC — The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is proud to announce the Annual Black History theme of African Americans and the Arts for 2024.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is proud to announce that it has selected Bertis D. English, professor of history at Alabama State University (ASU), as the new editor for the Journal of African American History (JAAH). Dr. English will succeed Dr. Pero G. Dagbovie of Michigan State University, who served as editor for several years.

ASALH will celebrate the return of our annual in-person Black History Month Luncheon on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown

Trust for Public Land achieved a milestone in 2023, formally launching the Black History and Culture initiative, after decades of protecting Black spaces as an organic part of the mission. […]

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today designated 16 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) and two new National Natural Landmarks (NNLs). The designations reflect the importance of the sites in sharing America’s rich history and extraordinary natural features.

The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the launch of a special resource study (SRS) of the historic Dearfield Settlement, located approximately 25 miles east of Greeley in Weld County, Colorado. Established by entrepreneur Oliver Toussaint Jackson in 1910, Dearfield was the largest African American homesteading settlement in Colorado, reaching its peak in the late 1910s and early 1920s.

Do you own, work with, or know of a property, facility, or program that helps to tell the story of African American civil rights histories? How would
you like to contribute to the growing network that commemorates and interprets civil rights stories and histories that is ongoing? If so, please join the African American Civil Rights Network which is a collection of properties, facilities, and programs that offer a comprehensive overview of the people, places, and events associated with the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and African American civil rights histories.

Today, the first day of Black History Month 2023, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the introduction of his National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2023 in the United States House of Representatives.

The Council of Presidents (COP) of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., the leadership body representing the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, expresses concern about Florida’s hostile policies and treatment of African Americans and marginalized communities during the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) conference in Tampa, Florida from Nov. 28 through Dec. 2.

Join us on February 24, 2024, at the Westin in Washington, DC, for an unforgettable celebration of culture, history, and unity. General tickets start at just $150! Secure your spot early and be part of this empowering experience!

Join the National Park Service and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. (ASALH), as we come together to celebrate the 148th anniversary of the birth of “the Father of African American History”, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson and the 90th Anniversary of his most important work, The Mis-Education of the Negro.

K-12 Teachers Apply for Free Access to the Virtual Sessions from the 2023 Annual Conference in Jacksonville

Vice-President of the Rose Family Cleveland ASALH Branch interviewed Dr. Craig Woodson, President of the Rose Family Cleveland ASALH Branch. Dr. Woodson told his story of how he realized in 1984 that after years of studying African drumming and three years of musical research in Ghana that his family was among the first enslavers of Africans in Jamestown in 1619.

Since January 2018, retired Army Col. Edna W. Cummings has worked to bring recognition to the all-black WWII Women’s Army Corps unit the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion also known as the Six Triple Eight.

The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Special Resource Study is complete.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas [email protected] Washington, D.C. — The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Denise Rolark Barnes, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                 October 24, 2023 CONTACT: David G. Wilkins, President, Manasota ASALH   (989) 980-0555 Dave Harralson,  Corresponding Secretary (941) 870-5516   $200,000 Community Foundation of Sarasota County Grant […]

Los Angeles, CA – Our Authors Study Club, an organization dedicated to making the world more aware of, more connected to, and more invested in the African American and the […]

ASALH member Gloria Browne-Marshall wins an EMMY for “Your Democracy” as writer and host of this animated series on the U.S. Constitution produced by WHYY, an affiliate of PBS/NPR.

  Dear Attendees, ASALH Members and Friends, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who joined us at the 108th Annual ASALH Meeting & […]

Robin White Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Petroglyph National Monument, William […]

On Saturday, the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group hosted its annual Founder’s Day program at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. The meeting featured speaker, Attorney Gilbert R. (Mickey) Dean.

Join the Center for Civil Rights History and Research for a reception and conversation with the veterans of the Civil Rights Movement in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Panelists include Rodney Hurst, Oveta Glover, Dr. Millicent Brown, and Dr. Dan Carter. Learn how their resilience, tenacity, and determination changed and continue to change the world.

By ALEXANDRA SACCONE Undergraduate English major Published September 8, 2023   A new historical marker celebrating Black suffragist Charlotte Dett was unveiled recently during a ceremony in Niagara Falls, thanks to […]

NewYorkRep celebrates 10 years of producing theatre that inspires social change with a dinner benefit event on September 18 at Harbor Lights Yacht – Skyport Marina (2430 FDR Drive, NYC). Honoring five women who have impacted theatre, the benefit evening celebrates NewYorkRep founder Gayle D. Waxenberg, and producer and an theatre artist advocate Nan Barnett, playwright Michelle Kholos Brooks (War Words, H*tler’s Tasters), playwright Gloria J. Browne Marshall (Shot: Caught A Soul, Dreams of Emmett Till), and director and NewYorkRep Artistic Director Sarah Norris (War Words, H*tler’s Tasters).

In a powerful display of unity and resilience, the oldest African American History organization in the US, The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and the courageous Jacksonville community are holding an inspiring workshop/gathering to challenge the unjust policies which make it a crime to teach the history, culture, and literature of Black Americans.

The ASALH conference runs from Sept 20-24 with a focus on Black resistance and the teaching of Black history. Published August 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM EDT | WUSF Public […]

The members of the ASALH are saddened by the killing of Angela Michelle Carr, 52; Anolt Joseph Laguerre Jr., known as A.J., 29, who worked at the Dollar General Store; and Jerrald De’Shau by another deranged gunman.

It’s not too late to register for Robert’s Rules of Order webinar on August 23!

ASALH Brings its Conference to Jacksonville, Florida with Annual Theme: “Black Resistance”

Florida’s Board of Education’s new “academic standards” require middle school children to learn “how slaves developed skills which in some instances could be applied for their personal benefit.”

President Joe Biden will leverage his executive authority to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Education has appointed six new members to the Florida Commissioner of Education’s African American History Task Force weeks after 10 Investigates exposed the task force has been shrinking for years.

Today, the Descendants of Rosewood Foundation, Inc. announced a significant milestone for the families of those lost during the historic 1923 Rosewood massacre.

Celebrating the BHB’s 85th anniversary with the theme of Black Resistance, the award-winning and interactive digital cover was recognized in the Education category, marking the first national honor for the coveted publication.

Dr. Lois Harrison-Jones, Professor Emerita of the Howard University, School of Education and the Past National President of NABSE and Continental Societies, Inc.® was recently recognized and honored by two […]

W Marvin Dulaney, founding branch member Joan Bouldin submitted an article to the Dallas County Chronicle, a newsletter of the Dallas County Historical Commission, summarizing the incredible festivities that took […]

The NAACP has posted a Travel Advisory for the State of Florida. They outline how advocacy can be a part of your visit.

The James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH (The Association for the Study of African American Life and History) held its 28th Anniversary of the founding of the branch and commemorated the 152nd birthday of James Weldon Johnson at The River Club, Suite 3400, 1 Independent Drive in Jacksonville, Florida.

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH President Hazel Gillis, a member of the Duval County Public School African American History Task Force attended the African American History Summer Writing Institute Showcase to the public along with some members of the branch.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month, 2023

Charles L. Blockson, world-renowned historian of African American culture, founder and curator emeritus of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University, award-winning scholar, and prolific author, died Wednesday, June 14, at his home in Gwynedd. He was 89.

Join us at the reopening of Frederick Douglass National Historic Site on July 4! The celebration will start at 11 a.m. with a special ceremony featuring a ribbon-cutting, music, and a dramatic portrayal of Douglass’s famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

The Department of the Navy (DON) announced the correction to records of 15 Sailors formerly assigned to USS Philadelphia (CL-41) (commonly referred to as the ‘Philadelphia 15’) in a ceremony at the Pentagon on June 16.

In celebration of Juneteenth, The GKCBHSG closed out the first half of its program year on June 19, 2023, with a lecture presented by Dr. Chad Williams discussing his latest book, The Wounded World: W.E.B. DuBois & WW I.

2023 Black History Kit & Theme Posters are now available, including the new commemorative Juneteenth poster

Support the Founders of Black History Month by Sponsoring the 108th Annual Meeting & Conference

ASALH vehemently condemns the Tennessee State Republican controlled House of Representatives’ decision to remove two African American lawmakers.

ASALH is going to Florida with a purpose, and we invite all persons interested in sharing their scholarship, expertise and interest in the field of African American history and culture to join us.

ASALH strongly condemns the actions of Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to deprive students of accurate knowledge about the African American experience.

2023 Annual Founder’s Birthday event: A staged reading of Charly Evon Simpson’s “Beyond the Sheet.” Directed by Freda Scott Giles, emerita professor of Theatre and Film. Featuring actors from Town and Gown Players, University of Georgia University Theatre, and the Athens community.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History remembers a giant of the Black Freedom Movement, Esther Victoria Cooper Jackson, radical activist, civil rights leader, and long-time editor who died on August 23, 2022 at the age of 105.

On Tuesday, November 29 (6-8 PM) at Burke High School, the Preservation Society will host a launch event for the new Black Businesses of Charleston Oral History Project, in partnership with the Charleston County School District 20 Principal Collaboration Program.

Seasonal selections and Holiday favorites performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Brass!

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park is currently under construction in the historic LaVilla neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida. When completed, the Park will honor two of Jacksonville’s most famous residents, James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson.

Researchers from the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan have received a $750,000 research grant to conduct a survey of Black History Month programming in public libraries across the country.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History and the worldwide freedom struggle lost a great champion on October 11, 2022, with the passing of the Reverend Mr. Charles Melvin Sherrod.

Washington, DC — The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) announced today the winner of the Frederic W. Ness Book Award, Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching, published by Harvard University Press.

Amber Wiley, an award-winning architectural and urban historian whose teaching and research center on the social aspects of design and how it affects urban communities, will join the University of Pennsylvania […]

Support the founders of Black History Month by Advertising during the 2023 Black History Month Festival

We are sharing sad news on the passing of our longest serving legislator, the Honorable State Representative Barbara Ward Cooper (93 years old), in the state of Tennessee and probably the Southeast or national regions who transitioned last week after a brief illness.

View the New Pittsburgh Courier with front page article of the ASALH Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch winning the Branch of the Year Award for 2022.

The Our Authors Study Club, Inc. of Los Angeles (OASC), and the City of Los Angeles The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) announce today the planning for the 2023 African American Heritage Guide.

In January 2022, Marion Lane published “Women of Colour Made A Difference in the Era of the Revolutionary War” and in October 2022, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) honored her for this monumental work at their International AAHGS Book Awards.

On June 10th, 2022, ASALH Philadelphia President Regina Vaughn received the Harriett Tubman Service Award from the Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage.

Discussion will explore diabetes management, factors that lead to a higher risk of amputation, prevention of ulcers, signs of trouble, treatment and care.

President Biden announced that millions of working and middle class borrowers can apply for student debt relief right NOW!

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting Letters of Intent for the 2023 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

ASALH & Howard University present a virtual Workshop Wednesdays series on social justice, sponsored by the Mellon Just Futures Initiative

Whereas, “We today, stand on the shoulders of our predecessors who have gone before us. We, as their
successors, must catch the torch of freedom and liberty passed on to us by our ancestors. We cannot lose in this battle.” (Benjamin E. Mays, “I Knew Carter G. Woodson.” Negro History Bulletin, March 1981, p. 21.),

Join us for the Dedication Ceremony for the Birwood Wall Historical Marker at Alfonso Wells Memorial Park at 11am, October 10th. The story behind the building of the Birwood Wall is an important chapter in Detroit’s Civil Rights History.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is proud to announce the 2022 Award recipients, which will be given at the 107th Annual Meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, from September 29th to October 1st.

Please join us for PastForward Online 2022 this fall! On-demand sessions will start in early October, while marquee events featuring well-known speakers or incorporating a live interactive component to the session will take place November 1-4.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022 House Passes Bipartisan, Bicameral Bass Legislation to Advance Quality Basic Education Around the World   WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed the […]

Today, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs passed by voice vote a resolution introduced by Africa Subcommittee Chair Karen Bass (D-CA) and Ranking Member Chris Smith (R-NJ) reaffirming the significance of the African Union as a strategic international partner to the United States and expressing strong support for partnerships that cultivate intra-African trade.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History mourns the death of Nichelle Nichols and heralds her entry into the final frontier when her ashes are sent to deep space aboard a Vulcan rocket.

We are excited to announce our 1st Weekend Club and beyond campaign in support of the upcoming movie, The Woman King, opening Friday, September 16, 2022. BHERC is thrilled to invite you, your members, families, and friends to join us in promoting and helping to spread the word about this important movie.

The Essential Theatre continues its 33rd anniversary year celebration with Theatre Week pay-what-you-can performances of the 1996 Helen Hayes Award nominated comedy cabaret, “A Night with Jackie “Moms” Mabley,” written and performed by Charisma Wooten, featuring Everett P. Williams as Luther.

The Boca Raton Museum of Art presents the premiere of Reginald Cunningham: Black Pearls, the first-ever museum exhibition of Cunningham’s work, curated by Kelli Bodle, Assistant Curator.

31st August is commemorated as International Day for People of African Descent.

Ax Handle Saturday (video)

“Freedom is not Free. If you are not a part of the solution, you are a part of the problem.” This quote from Rutledge Pearson, Rodney Hurst’s 8th-grade American history and ninth-grade Civics teacher, adviser to the 1960 Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP, and Hurst’s mentor resonated throughout Jacksonville’s Inaugural Civil Rights Conference held in Jacksonville on August 25-27, 2022.

The Echoes of the Enslaved events are held in partnership with The Slave Dwelling Project, a non-profit whose vision is to encourage a “more truthful and inclusive narrative of the history of the nation that honors the contributions of all our people.”

Join us for our “Know Before You Go” pre-conference book series. Authors and guests discuss their work and themes of Black Health/Wellness. Brought to you by ASALH, in partnership with Howard University Social Justice Consortium, and sponsored by the Mellon Just Futures Initiative.

The Trip to Bountiful By Horton Foote Directed by Michael Wilson Featuring Nancy Robinette as Mrs. Carrie Watts; Joe Mallon as Ludie Watts and Kimberly Gilbert as Jessie Mae Watts […]

Dr. Bertice Berry, author, lecturer and inspirational speaker brought two groundbreaking, stirring presentations by leading a discussion on storytelling and race among a diverse local audience in Savannah, GA.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History mourns the death of Dr. James Turner. Born in Brooklyn in 1940 and raised in Manhattan, he was a foundational […]

Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights issued the following statement.

Underground Railroad Education Center is sponsoring an archaeological dig on a site where once stood the home of Doctor Thomas Elkins, Black medical doctor and Albany resident known for his inventions and for his role in the Underground Railroad.

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new $8 million grant competition aimed at increasing the diversity of the teacher workforce and preparing teachers to meet the needs of our most underserved students.

It serves as Alabama’s attic. The Alabama Department of Archives and History, established in 1901, was the first state archives in the nation. The big building, catty corner from the state Capitol, serves as the repository of public records in the state, from governors’ correspondence to town clerk documents.

The African American Program at the Heinz History Center will host the Inaugural Martin Robison Delany Symposium on Aug. 26-27, 2022, at the History Center. The two-day academic conference will take an unprecedented look at the life, career, and legacy of Martin Delany, one the nation’s most influential African American leaders in the 19th century.

“We Are Back!” ASALH Brings its First In-Person Conference Since the Pandemic to Montgomery, Alabama with Annual Theme: “Black Health and Wellness”

Alex Haley Museum will hold its Annual Birthday Celebration on Saturday August 13, 2022, between the hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Our focus this year is education. It is our intent, to honor the legacy of the Palmer, Murray, and Haley families who were devoted to academic excellence. As was once stated, “Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to govern, but impossible to enslave.”

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History mourns the death of William Felton Russell. Russell is the winningest professional athlete of all time in team sports. He was the centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty which claimed 11 NBA titles in 13 years, and one with him as player-coach, to become the first Black coach to win an NBA championship.

Former Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios has been designated as the Chair for the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, the Congressional Commission charged with planning the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Read President W Marvin Dulaney’s letter to ASALH supporters.

ASALH Detroit is proud to announce the appointment of Former President Jamon Jordan as the First Historian for the City of Detroit.

Abolition Commemoration Day event on July 11, 2022.

ASALH Bronx Branch member Eric K. Washington was on the “Tavis Smiley Show” — an LA-based talk-radio show (kbla1580.com) — to talk about efforts to landmark the former Colored School No. 4 at 128 West 17th Street.

On Thursday, July 14, 2022, The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group in conjunction with the National World War I Museum and Memorial hosted a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, Invisible Warriors: African American Women in WW II.

BHERC 28th Annual African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Returns With Hybrid Format Featuring Both In-Person & Virtual Viewing Experience After presenting virtually for two years, the festival is back offering the option to experience the BHERC festival experience virtually and in person.

We are sadden by the loss of our members mother Robert Edison. Mrs. Nola Edison passed on Sunday Morning. Mrs. Edison funeral will be held at: AD Porter 1300 West […]

Our 2022 hybrid conference will offer attendees sessions featuring ASALH members who are prominent figures in Black cultural studies, as well as students from many disciplines.

On June 15, 2022 members of James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH had the distinct honor of attending the dedication of the Jury Assembly Room in the Duval County Courthouse after Daniel Webster Perkins, the father of our deceased James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH member and historian Camilla P. Thompson.

The National Historic Landmarks Program is pleased to announce the release of a new theme study, Labor History in the United States, which highlights the many stories of Americans at work through current scholarship on labor history and nationally significant places.

The National Votes for Women Trail unveiled its first of four suffrage marker in Washington, DC. The NVWT is a collaboration between the National Collaborative of Women’s History Sites and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to commemorate the centennial of the suffrage movement with a virtual and physical trail of markers nationwide identifying local and regional suffrage activities and activists.

Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo offers up an exciting noche as approximately 300 African American cowboys and cowgirls compete for significant cash prizes in bronc and bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing, a Pony Express relay race and more.

Us/ICOMOS would like you to share your perspectives on Monuments.

BLKFreedom Presents “JUNETEENTH: We the People”

Freedom delayed was just as sweet to the formerly enslaved men, women, and children in Texas who received two pieces of good news on June 19, 1865: first, that the Civil War was over and second, that they had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation two and half years earlier.

In commemoration of Juneteenth, celebrating the liberation of enslaved people in the Confederate states…

ASALH Central Florida will present a brief history of Juneteenth during the City of Orlando’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration this coming Saturday, June 18th, 2022 from 12 pm EDT – 5 pm EDT.
The theme of the celebration is Freedom is not Free: Honoring the Past – Pressing Towards the Future.
The celebration will feature live music and entertainment, vendors, and an area for youth.

Faith groups across the country will mark the seventh anniversary of the racially-motivated massacre at Mother Emanuel African Episcopal Church by participating in a commemorative Bible study event.

In Woke Racism, McWhorter reveals the workings of this new religion, from the original sin of “white privilege” and the weaponization of cancel culture to ban heretics, to the evangelical fervor of the “woke mob.”

George Floyd was a victim of lynching two years ago. The mass murder of African Americans in Buffalo, N.Y., was also a lynching, says Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, professor of constitutional law at John Jay College (CUNY). Our nation must accept that lynching continues and use the new Emmett Till Antilynching Act to prosecute the alleged shooter, Payton Gendron, she argues.

The Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Signs atop Negro Mountain, the highest point on the National Road on U. S. 40 in Garrett County, Maryland. The National Road runs from the State of Illinois to the State of Maryland and is the road that built America.

ASALH x Howard Univ. Social Justice Consortium presented our latest series, Social Justice Reading Room, on May 18

Conference Programs will be available in-person at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront (Jacksonville, Florida) and virtually on ASALH TV on September 20 -24, 2023

Reserve your room at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Covention Center.

The Author’s Book Signing will be one of the events at the 107th Annual Meeting and Conference for individuals who are enthusiastic about the history of America and the African diaspora.

We invite you to participate in the Virtual Author’s Book Talk Event at the 107th Annual Meeting and Conference September 29 – October 1, 2022

Book Your Stay For The 2023 Conference At The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

In an awards ceremony held May 7, 2022, at Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, local Branch President Attorney Jacqueline Hubbard was present to deliver a ‘check’ in the amount of $12,700.00.

James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH member Rodney L. Hurst received the “Liberty Bell Award” from the Jacksonville Bar Association during their 2022 Law Day Luncheon on May 4, 2022.

Our March 15th Program titled: The Future of Farming: Women in the Forefront featured the State of Georgia’s youngest certified farmer, Kendall Rae Johnson with her mother Ursula Johnson and ASALH Rochester New York Branch President, Pamela Reese Smith a member of Black Farmers United NYS.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveils its much-anticipated annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The eleven sites on the 2022 list represent a powerful illustration of expansive American history.

The Annual Student Leadership and Awards Program recognizes student leaders, staff, faculty and friends from across the campus and region. The program this year will feature an award recognizing the Outstanding External Support from the Executive Board of the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH located in Pittsburgh.

The Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Gabe Camarillo hosted the Posthumous promotion of COL Charles Young to Brigadier General on April 29th.

Former National Parks Service (NPS) Director and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Interior, Bob Stanton, received the William Penn Mott, Jr. Leadership Award on April 1.

The goal of this initiative, Black Carolinians Speak: Portraits of a Pandemic, is to gather first person testimonies, letters, music, images, art and other documents that capture the experiences of African Americans in North Carolina during the global pandemic.

The ASALH Atlanta Branch is a sponsor of this community health event. Our Branch has partnered with the ETA Omega Chapter of Atlanta’s Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to bring this event to the Atlanta community.

A quote from the Washington Post article printed February 11, 2022: George Gillis, 76, who serves as chairman of the deacons at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Jacksonville, said he is concerned about DeSantis’s motives for slicing up the district where he lives and prays.

On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, members of the James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH traveled via bus furnished by Equal Ground to Tallahassee, Florida to speak before the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives in opposition to the map drawn by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

ASALH Saint Petersburg Branch Chaplain shares words of inspiration.

ASALH Saint Petersburg Branch Chaplain shares insight on grief.

The Civil Rights Memorial Center (CRMC), a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was pleased to welcome the Blank Slate Monument to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 12 at 11:30 a.m. CST.

The 40th Annual Salute to the Parks Celebration took place at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. on April 6. Three National Park Advocates: Jack Gladstone, Audrey Peterman, and Bob Stanton were all honored at the celebration.

The theme for this year’s High Tea is We’re Still Here. Despite the challenges we have all faced over the past two years, we have survived, we are thriving and We’re Still Here!! At this year’s Tea, we will CELEBRATE. We will celebrate Black Women in the Media.

Join NCNW in April for a virtual guided visualization meditation designed to empower participants in all areas of their lives, from home to the workplace.

This conference featured scholars who have studied the southern route to freedom taken by African Americans and illuminate how African Americans found freedom in Mexico and made it as viable a “profound land” as Canada.

With the challenge of an unseasonable windchill, a crowd of legacy buffs and patriots gathered at Brandywine-Todd Memorial Park in Wilmington, Delaware to pay homage to African American recipients of the Medal of Honor (CMH).

ASALH celebrates this very special historical moment in American History and we stand behind Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as she assumes this important position on the United States Supreme Court that will benefit all Americans.

Statement of Position on Alabama HB 312 and Similar Bills

La Salle University’s full-time MBA program ranks No. 1 in the nation for job-placement rate, with 100% of graduates securing jobs within three months of graduation.

President Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court is eminently qualified. Her stellar record as a public defender, service on the United States Sentencing Commission, her private practice and service as a federal judge underscore the wide range of her experiences. These experiences demonstrate her commitment to fairness and excellence.

Larry Batchlor, noted Memphis historian, author, former Vietnam veteran, and branch member passed away on February 27, 2022. The alumnus of the University of Memphis, formerly Memphis State, is credited with being one of the founders of the university’s Black Student Association in 1969.

Finally, 124 years after my great-grandmother Ida B. Wells first talked to President McKinley in 1898 about enacting this legislation, it happened yesterday.

Order your copy of Radio Active: A Memoir by Joe Madison with Dave Canton today!

Award-winning journalist, scholar and author Pamela Newkirk will present the opening address at the Underground Railroad Education Center’s FreedomCon 2022 conference, speaking on “Locked In and Left Out: Ota Benga, The Diversity Industry and the Power of Portrayals” April 1 at Hudson Valley Community College and virtually.

  ASALH extends congratulations to Dr. Evelyn B. Higginbotham, former national president of ASALH who will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Mellon University during […]

Together with American Express, we at the National Trust for Historic Preservation are once again offering the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Programto aid restaurant recovery amid ongoing challenges related to the pandemic.

In the midst of a pandemic marked by death, large-scale action and change for African-Americans, Michelle Evans- Oliver is working to ensure the stories of Black people in Richmond are preserved and promoted. As founder and president of the Richmond, Virginia Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Ms. Evans-Oliver first began this work when the group was chartered in 2020.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran’s (R-Kan.) legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Women’s Army Corps, who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – the “Six Triple Eight” – during World War II, was signed into law by President Joe Biden. The unit served at home and in Europe where they sorted and routed mail for millions of American servicemembers and civilians.

Nominations are due April 15, 2022. The Nominating Committee of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) seeks nominations for the Executive Council and for seats in the Association as follows General, Student and Corporate seats.

Carl Westmoreland, 85, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center joins friends and family in mourning the loss of renowned historian Carl Westmoreland. Westmoreland was a longtime supporter of the Freedom Center, advocating for its creation and serving as its historian for nearly 20 years.

In recognition of Black History Month and our ongoing partnership with the Oxon Hill Branch, Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), several copies of Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s classic, “The Mis-Education of the Negro” were recently donated and presented to Area Manager, Melanie Townsend-Diggs. A non circulating copy will be added to the Sojourner Truth special research collection on Black History. Other copies will be available to the public throughout the Library System.

In recognition of Black History Month and our ongoing partnership with the Oxon Hill Branch, Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), several copies of Dr Carter G.Woodson’s classic, “The Mis-Education of the Negro” were recently donated and presented to Area Manager, Melanie Townsend-Diggs. A non circulating copy will be added to the Sojourner Truth special research collection on Black History . Other copies will be available to the public throughout the Library System.

A few years ago, everyone was saying that email marketing responses were going to be surpassed by social media. Yes, social media responses continue to rise, but email marketing continues to be the fastest way to receive a response yet today. Email receives a 20 times faster response rate than social media according to Silverpop.

For over ten years of documented records, Manasota ASALH, Inc has made a difference in Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. We have given out over 232 scholarships. Of the 232 students that received scholarships, 57% went to Florida Colleges or Universities.

The Friends of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library, Inc are announcing Mrs. Lovette W. Harper as their Women of the Month Honoree. Mrs. Harper is a founding member of Manasota ASALH and has recently written a book. She is a visionary leader, educator, humanitarian, and philanthropist. Please come out and join us and celebrate her incredible accomplishments.

Birmingham, AL – On March 2, 2022, members of the Charles A. Brown-Birmingham Branch of ASALH honored the contributions and legacy of Mr. John L. Lanier with a proclamation, in memory of his lifelong commitment and service to the preservation of African American history and community cultural sites and resources. The proclamation was provided to his family at the time of his passing.

ASALH members and friends at the Ohio Legislature to discuss the Ohio Report Card. Left to right, former ASALH president John Fleming,  Ohio School Board President Charlotte McGuire, Black History Bulletin Editorial Board Member Paul Larue, and  Ronald Todd from the Governor’s Office

ASALH x Howard Univ. Social Justice Consortium presented our latest series, Social Justice Reading Room, on March 15

National Capital Parks – East is pleased to announce that the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s (ASALH) Woodson Home Committee was awarded the National Capital Area’s Hartzog Group Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service for their remarkable contributions to the Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site!

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors recognized acclaimed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University historian Arwin Smallwood, Ph.D., today with the Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service, one of the top two annual faculty awards bestowed by the UNC System.
This marks the first time a North Carolina A&T faculty member has been chosen for the honor, which was first presented in 2014.

View the closing Black History Month event. Special remarks will be given by Dr. Dulaney. The event will look back on the month-long Black History Festival programs that explored the 2022 theme “Black Health and Wellness.”

It brings us great sorrow to inform you of the passing of our Branch President John Lanier. A man of impeccable character and dedication to historical preservation, it is difficult to comprehend this. Lanier was an instrumental co-organizer in the re-establishment of the Charles A. Brown-Birmingham Branch in recent years and a tireless advocate for the preservation of African American history and cultural resources.

“Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching” wins for the best new book in African American history and culture.

February is both Black History Month and the CIAA Basketball Tournament. Scholar Raja Malikah Rahim, Ph.D takes a look at the previous instance of Baltimore as a pit stop for the CIAA Tournament. Dr. Rahim is working with the National Membership Committee and the CIAA as scholar, historian and volunteer. Kudos Dr. Rahim!

Join ASALH on Saturday, February 27 for the second marquee event, featuring a round table discussion among former NFL players and sports medicine professionals about issues of race norming and mental health

Watch The 2022 Black History Month Festival Author’s Book Talk Events held on February 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. EST

This presentation reviewed social practices, beliefs, and psychological dispositions that are distinct continuities from slavery on February 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. EST

BlackPast.org is an online resource for Black history, viewed by more than six million people annually.  Developed by Quintard Taylor, UW professor emeritus of history, it is by far the largest and most visited website on African American and global African history.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call to discuss the introduction of his African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act. The newly-introduced bipartisan bill is also sponsored by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT).

Watch a moderated conversation with ASALH President W. Marvin Dulaney and Presidents of Black professional health organizations and institutions held on Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. EST

There were handwritten wills, birth certificates of babies born into slavery and newspaper ads placed by congressmen seeking the return of Black people who fled captivity.

On February 12, 2022, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH, located in Pittsburgh Pa conducted its First Annual Dr. Charles R. Drew Knowledge Bowl for Black History Month.

AFRO.com provides readers with good news about the African American community not otherwise found in other news outlets. This video directed toward churches is to encourage the community of faith to support the AFRO.

We at BlackPast.org (www.blackpast.org), the largest free and ungated website on African American history on the Internet today, announce in honor of Black History Month and our own 14 th anniversary, the unveiling of our newest feature, the African American History Visual Timeline.

As a member of our Affiliate Newsletter Program, we will be producing a newsletter for ASALH focused specifically on Shingles, healthy aging, health, wellness and general lifestyle.

Black Health Matters and ASALH have partnered to create a series of Health Focused newsletters

This session will examine the history of medicine, clinical practice, and policies that have impacted African American health and contributed to disparities

To officially kick off Black History Month in St. Pete, Mayor Ken Welch — the city’s first African-American mayor — raised the Carter G. Woodson flag over City Hall on Feb. 1.

Mayor Cashenna A. Cross speaks during the the Mayoral Community Forum with Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, President of Study of African American Life and History (ASALH ®) founders of black history month, Prince George’s NAACP President Linda Thornton-Thomas, and moderator Terrence Woodbury Licensed Mental Health Professional, and Creator of “TRIUMPHANT MOMENTS with T. Wood” Podcast on a discussion regarding mental health and wellness in our communities.

On Jan. 6, 2022 threatening racist language was scrawled on a cork board in the first building in the CUNY system to carry the name of an African American. Dr. Lloyd Delaney Hall. Please stand with us by signing this petition in defense of our humanity and right to a secure workplace. Help us let the administration know that our lives, the lives of our students and the legacy of Dr. Lloyd Delany matter.

Join PBS Books for an Author Talk about African American Health and Inequities on Tuesday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. EST

March 2022 marks the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Harriet Tubman, known as one of the principal “conductors” of the Underground Railroad.

Watch The 2022 Black History Month Festival Author’s Book Talk Events on February 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced today, during the first week of Black History Month, that they will introduce a bill to award […]

The Manhattan Branch hosted a panel discussion on health care disparities in urban African American communities on February 5, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. EST

Subscribe to ASALH-TV to watch our virtual festival opening starting at 6:30pm (EST)

Shine a Spotlight on Preservation Is there a person, organization, historic site, or project in your city or town that deserves the national spotlight? Have you seen transformation in your […]

This two-part program will explore the 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health and Wellness and will feature panel discussions to examine the historic exploitation of Black bodies for the advancement of scientific and medical discovery.

This year’s theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness. ASALH has celebrated Negro History Week and Black History Month for ninety-five years and rarely has one of its themes for the annual celebrations been more appropriate and timely.

ASALH sadly acknowledges the January 23, 2022 passing of Robert Hayden, Jr., former National Secretary and founding president of the Martha’s Vineyard Branch of ASALH.

Over the course of three years, historian Kathryn Grover examined African Americans’ involvement in the Shaw/54th Regiment Memorial’s creation, reactions to its completion, and feelings about this unique Civil War […]

The Evanston Municipal Reparations Symposium Communique

ASALH will hold innovative virtual programming In the month of February celebrating The 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health And Wellness

View the full schedule of Author’s Events during the 2022 Black History Month Festival

Dear Friends, After 12 years as the tenth Archivist of the United States, I have decided to retire, effective mid-April, 2022. As I wrote to President Biden, it has been […]

Conceptualized by Rodney L. Hurst Sr., author, Black historian and Civil Rights activist, the conference will take place Feb. 3-5, 2022, at the Southbank Marriott in Downtown Jacksonville, with a […]

Support the Founders of Black History Month in Celebrating The 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health And Wellness