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

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 […]

Revisiting Reconstruction in DC: Freedom Was in Sight!

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 with the National Park Service and the Organization of American Historians, the leading professional organization for U.S. history. Over the course of nearly two hundred […]

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.

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 From Here?”: Interpreting and Preserving the African American Civil Rights Movement. Dates: October 17th - 19th, 2024. The three-day conference promises a rich and diverse […]

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

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 with the National Park Service and the Organization of American Historians, the leading professional organization for U.S. history. Over the course of nearly two hundred […]

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

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 “Rosie the Riveters,” pioneers, who courageously triumphed over racism and sexism to create job opportunities in industry and government for themselves and future generations of […]

Join Us for A Conversation: Revitalization & Culture

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 Social Justice in New York City. Throughout 2024 we will be rebroadcasting those conversations for the public. To sign up for the webinar mailing list […]

SAVE THE DATE: Karson Institute Fourth-Year Anniversary

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 research, discuss, debate, and explore answers to America’s most urgent questions on inequality, injustice, and racial inequity. We know that as a nation, we are […]

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

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 After the Campaign and Battle" on Tuesday, November 12th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET. Despite all that has been written about the July […]

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 History of Bronzeville, Chicago   Chicago, September 5th, 2024 — The Mahdi Theatre Company is proud to announce its upcoming performances of Bronzeville, The Musical, a […]

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 History of Bronzeville, Chicago   Chicago, September 5th, 2024 — The Mahdi Theatre Company is proud to announce its upcoming performances of Bronzeville, The Musical, a […]

Giving Tuesday

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 […]

ASALH Prince George’s County Truth Branch

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. […]

“Intersections” Art Exhibit Reception

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, […]

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

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 […]

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

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.

Written Then, Spoken Now: Freedom Was In Sight!

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 […]

Unveiling the Black Legacy In Our National Parks

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.