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  • July 2024

  • Sat 6

    Exhibition Tour – The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism | Met Exhibitions

    February 25, 2024 - July 28, 2024
    The Met Fifth Avenue 1000 Fifth Avenue, 82nd Street, New York City, NY, United States

    Join Dr. Denise M. Murrell, Merryl H. and James S. Tisch Curator at Large in The Met’s Director's Office, for a virtual tour of the groundbreaking exhibition The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism. Through some 160 works of painting, sculpture, photography, film, and ephemera, it will explore the comprehensive and far-reaching ways in which Black […]

  • Sat 13

    50th Anniversary of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial

    July 13, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT
    Lincoln Park Washington, Washington, DC, United States
  • Wed 31

    Reckoning with Remembrance: The Work of Preserving Emmett Till’s Memory

    July 31, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
    National Museum of American History 14th & Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC, United States
  • August 2024

  • Mon 12

    Civil Liberties Journey to Jacksonville, FL 2024 Luncheon

    August 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
    The Hyatt Regency 225 E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, FL, United States
  • Sat 24

    SAVE THE DATE! Community Voices – An Intergenerational Multicultural Poetry Affair

    August 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
    Surratts-Clinton Branch Library, PGCMLS 9400 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD, United States

    Come and enjoy the voices of ten poets representing diverse interests, ethnicities, and generations as they share their literary journeys and original poetry. There will be 10 Guest Poets, visual art, music, informational displays, and handouts. Kimeko Robinson will also share a captivating visual art exhibit. This event is presented by Former Prince George's County […]

  • September 2024

  • Thu 5

    A Virtual Discussion: Telling the American Story on Our Public Lands with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland

    September 5, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
    Virtual

    Our vast and stunning public lands are not only celebrated for their natural beauty and natural resources—they also play a prominent part in conveying the American Story to visitors from across the country and around the globe. How can we ensure that we meet the need to more accurately and inclusively tell American history in […]

  • Fri 20

    The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference

    September 20, 2024 - September 24, 2024

    The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference September 20-24, 2024

  • Sat 21

    Lincoln-Thomas Day Centennial

    September 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
    Fort Stevens 13th St NW, Washington, WA, United States
  • Mon 23

    Underground Railroad Gathering

    September 23, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
  • October 2024

  • Wed 9

    A FORGOTTEN MIGRATION | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

    October 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
    BusBoys & Poets 2004 Martin Luther King Junior Ave. SE, Washington, United States
  • Wed 9

    Revisiting Reconstruction in DC: Freedom Was in Sight!

    October 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

    Historian Kate Masur Discusses her New Book in Conversation with Maya Davis Freedom Was in Sight! A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region was commissioned through a partnership […]

  • Sat 12

    Malcolm X 100th Birthday Celebration Series

    October 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT Malcolm X 100th Birthday Celebration Series
    Virtual via Zoom

    MalcolmX100 Please join us for five free discussions exploring his iconic speeches 2025 is the 100th birth year of Malcolm X Plans are underway nationwide to honor and learn from […]

  • Thu 17

    The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina Conference: “Where Do We Go From Here?”: Interpreting and Preserving the African American Civil Rights Movement.

    October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024
    The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina University of South Carolina, SC, United States

    In partnership with the National Park Service, the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina is hosting an inaugural conference, “Where Do We Go […]

  • Thu 17

    Library Discovery Hour: Penn State Special Collections Spotlight: An Evening in Penn State’s Archives

    October 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Join us for a special fireside chat featuring Dr. Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Dr. V.P. Franklin, and Dean Faye A. Chadwell on October 17 at 6:00 p.m. Whether you’d like […]

  • Thu 17

    The Life of a Poet Featuring Celebrated Poet and Essayist Camonghne Felix in Conversation with Kyle Dargan

    October 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
    Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

    Historian Kate Masur Discusses her New Book in Conversation with Maya Davis Freedom Was in Sight! A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region was commissioned through a partnership […]

  • Sat 19

    Speaker Series | Reflections on the Contributions of African American Women in World War II

    October 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
    The President Woodrow Wilson House 2340 S St NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Join us for a special viewing of the documentary film, INVISIBLE WARRIORS: African American Women in World War II. This film illuminates the wartime challenges and triumphs of 600,000 Black […]

  • Sat 19

    Drop Me Off in Harlem: An Evening with Becky Livas

    October 19, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
    Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United States

    The Hampton History Museum, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and acclaimed local jazz and cabaret vocalist Becky Livas, proudly presents “Drop Me Off In Harlem,” a captivating musical fundraiser.

  • Thu 24

    Join Us for A Conversation: Revitalization & Culture

    October 24, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
    Virtual via Zoom

    Last year, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund gathered with donors, activists, experts, and partners for the 2023 Cultural Preservation Leadership Summit held at the Ford Foundation's Center for […]

  • Thu 24

    Dr. Jane McAllister Live Symposium

    October 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - October 25, 2024 @ 2:30 pm EDT
    Hinds Community College Vicksburg, MS, United States   +1 more
  • Thu 24

    SAVE THE DATE: Karson Institute Fourth-Year Anniversary

    October 24, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 8:30 pm EDT
    Loyola University Maryland MD, United States

    Founded on October 28, 2020, the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice provides a scholarly space for professors, students, social justice workers, and activists to come together to […]

  • Tue 29

    Freedom Rally: Voting in 3D

    October 29, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
    Virtual

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  • November 2024

  • Fri 1

    Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Renaming Ceremony with Keynote Nikki Giovanni

    November 1, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
    Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, MD, United States

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  • Sun 3

    Historic Seattle Black Church Hosts “Bring Your Ballot to Church” Event to Mobilize Voters

    November 3, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
    First African Methodist Episcopal Church 1522 14th Ave,, Seattle, WA, United States
  • Mon 4

    Brent Leggs: Reimagining How and Why We Remember

    November 4, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST
    Washington College Chestertown, MD, United States
  • Tue 5

    Karson Institute’s 2024 Presidential Election Watch Night Party

    November 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - November 6, 2024 @ 12:00 am EST
    Loyola Notre Dame Library Winston Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States
  • Sat 9

    Dr. Lisa Brock Workshop: Teaching Black History as Resistance: A Social Justice Toolkit for Our Time

    November 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
    Chicago Teacher's Union 1901 W. Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
  • Mon 11

    Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II

    November 11, 2024
    The National WWII Museum 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, United States
  • Tue 12

    Department of the Interior Webinar: “On Freedom’s Tenuous Edge: Gettysburg’s African American Community Before, During, and Immediately After the Campaign and Battle”

    November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
    Virtual

    Join us via webinar in a free Department of the Interior Library Park Ranger Speaker Series lecture entitled "On Freedom’s Tenuous Edge: Gettysburg’s African American Community Before, During, and Immediately […]

  • Wed 13

    Where Do We Go From Here? Fighting for Democracy After the 2024 Election with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries

    November 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
    Virtual via Eventbrite , United States
  • Sat 16

    New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical Set for Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater on November 16th and 17th

    November 16, 2024 New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical Set for Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater on November 16th and 17th
    The Apollo's Historic Theater 253 W 125th St, New York City, NY, United States

    New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical Set for Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater on November 16th and 17th A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Faith, Legacy, and Courage Highlighting the Rich […]

  • Wed 20

    Register Now! DEI in Higher Ed Zoom Webinar

    November 20, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST
    Virtual via Zoom
  • Fri 22

    14th Annual Gala Celebration of World Heritage

    November 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST
    Historic Anderson House Washington, DC, United States
  • December 2024

  • Tue 3
    Giving Tuesday - Help us support our Woodson Ambassadors

    Giving Tuesday

    December 3, 2024

    This year, we’re raising money for Woodson Ambassadors. But why support ASALH today? ASALH’s 2024 #GivingTuesday campaign is dedicated to increasing Woodson Ambassadors for next year’s Annual Conference. We want […]

  • Sat 7

    2024 Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest

    December 7, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
    1411 W Street, S.E. 1411 W Street, S.E., Washington, DC, United States

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  • Sat 21
    A partial calendar on the left is set against a bright yellow background, with BRANCH EVENTS in bold, dark blue text—perfect for tracking Archive highlights and celebrating ASALH Membership activities.

    ASALH Prince George’s County Truth Branch

    December 21, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST
    Oxon Hill Branch Library 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD, United States

    You are invited to join the Prince George's County Truth Branch, Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) as we honor and celebrate our Founder, Dr. […]

  • January 2025

  • Thu 16

    “Intersections” Art Exhibit Reception

    January 16, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST
    Chicago State University Chicago, IL, United States

    Join the CSU Art & Design Department for the reception of their newest art exhibit, called "Intersections," held on January 16 at 12:30 PM! Curated by CSU professor, Thomas Lucas, […]

  • Mon 20

    19th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast

    January 20, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST
    Edward G. Connolly Center 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA, United States

    19th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. Scholarship Breakfast Date: Monday, January 20th at 9:00am Location: Edward G. Connolly Center: 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA Guest Speaker: Dr. Zebulon Miletsky, Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director: Department of Africana Studies Stony Brook University. Ticket Donations: $30.00 Table of 8: $200.00 Click for more information and […]

  • February 2025

  • Sat 1

    Walk with Dr. Woodson: An Annual D.C. Tradition!

    February 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
    1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20005 1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, United States

    Walk literally in the footsteps of the creator of Black History Month, Dr. Carter G. Woodson from the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS through the Logan Circle and Shaw neighborhoods.  Noted actor, Darius Wallace will portray Dr. Woodson and highlight noted landmarks relating to Black History on this neighborhood tour.

  • Sat 1

    Walk with the Bookman

    February 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST Walk with the Bookman
  • Sat 1

    65th Annual Alpha Omega Mardi Gras

    February 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - February 2, 2025 @ 1:00 am EST
    Bethesda North Marriott 5701 Marinelli Rd, Rockville, MD, United States
  • Fri 7
    A partial calendar on the left is set against a bright yellow background, with BRANCH EVENTS in bold, dark blue text—perfect for tracking Archive highlights and celebrating ASALH Membership activities.

    ASALH Our Authors Study Club Hosts Opening Ceremonies 75th City Wide Black History Month Celebration

    February 7, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am EST
    200 N. Main 200 N. Main, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Friday, February 7, 2025, 9:30 AM - Ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Story of Us photography exhibition by acclaimed Los Angeles photographer Leroy Hamilton .Henry P. Rios Bridge Gallery, located on […]

  • Fri 7

    Walking in the Steps of “The Bookman” in Washington DC

    February 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Walking in the Steps of the Bookman
    Mary McLeod Bethune Council House 1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., DC, United States

    A free walking tour from the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS to the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS will be offered every Friday in February at 1:00 pm (February 7, 14, 21, and 28).

  • Fri 7
    A partial calendar on the left is set against a bright yellow background, with BRANCH EVENTS in bold, dark blue text—perfect for tracking Archive highlights and celebrating ASALH Membership activities.

    ASALH Our Authors Study Club Hosts, “The Roads We’ve Traveled – Blacks In Labor 75th Diamond Celebration 2025 African American Heritage Month”

    February 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
    Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Collecting February 1 – March 28, 2025 at 8:00 p.m., check website for details Preserve your family’s labor legacy be part of a historic collection. SITE: Online INFO: 323.789.6224 (calls […]

  • Fri 7

    Written Then, Spoken Now: Freedom Was In Sight!

    February 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
    Ford's Theatre 511 Tenth Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

    In celebration of the book Freedom Was in Sight: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region, Ford’s Theatre is proud to present an elevated book talk with acclaimed Reconstruction […]

  • Fri 7

    A Tribute to Black History

    February 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST
    Water From Wine Tasting Room 1704 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States
  • Fri 7

    Unveiling the Black Legacy In Our National Parks

    February 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
    Virtual via Facebook Live

    Join renowned advocate Audrey Peterman and Alyssa Combs for an inspiring discussion on the untold stories of African American labor and influence in U.S. National Parks.

  • Sat 8

    Frederick Douglass Birthday & Black History Month Celebration

    February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
    Martha's Table 2375 Elvans Road, S.E., Washington, DC, United States

    Celebrate Frederick Douglass’s 207th birthday and Black History Month at this event hosted at Martha’s Table!

  • Sat 8

    Frederick Douglass Birthday & Black History Month Celebration

    February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
  • Sat 8

    Celebrate Black History Month – NPS

    February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
  • Sat 8
    A partial calendar on the left is set against a bright yellow background, with BRANCH EVENTS in bold, dark blue text—perfect for tracking Archive highlights and celebrating ASALH Membership activities.

    ASALH Our Authors Study Club Hosts An Afternoon with actor-author Courtney B. Vance The Invisible Ache

    February 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
    Los Angeles Public Library – Mark Taper Auditorium 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, United States

    Our Authors Study Club, Inc. (OASC) and the Leimert Park Village Book Fair hosts the opportunity to hear firsthand from award-winning actor, director and #1 best-selling author Courtney Bernard Vance […]

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