Saturday, March 1st, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Annual Black History Bus Tour includes the Biddy Mason Wall, Sugar Hill, the Island, Central Avenue, Leimert Park and other locations throughout […]
Commemorate Black History Month with a special Ranger-guided tour of Fort Washington that focuses on the role of African Americans in the fort’s history. Examine the enslavement of people on the Digges’ plantation and the use of their labor in the construction of the fort, consider the importance of freedom seekers during the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, and appreciate the rise of African Americans in the US Army during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Join us on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a day filled with educational programming on the topics of archaeology, architecture, music, nature, and more. Learn how all of these topics relate to Harriet Tubman.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring Black women who spearheaded the fight for justice, equality and change. The museum […]
The Tuskegee Airmen were African American aviation pioneers who trained as combat pilots during World War II. However, the "Tuskegee Experience" encompassed more than just pilots; it included women of the Army Nurses Corps.
Please join us in reflecting on and celebrating the life and work of Fath Davis Ruffins. Over the course of her career, Fath made significant contributions to the field and made a lasting impact on many she knew.
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In Conversation with Victoria Rowell March 25, 2025, 6:30 PM EST/5:30 PM CST Event Details In Conversation with Victoria Rowell is an initmate talk with the award-winning actress about the recent re-release of her popular memior, The Women Who Raised Me. Join us for ‘In Conversation with Victoria Rowell’ on March 25 at 6:30 pm […]
Freedom Corridor meets in Jacksonville Fri-Sat March 28-29 200 years ago the Underground Railroad was live in Illinois. It left its mark. Now where do we go from here? Join us in person or online for the second Freedom Corridor conference at Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL. Hear from and meet Illinois activists on Underground […]
Freedom Corridor meets in Jacksonville Fri-Sat March 28-29 200 years ago the Underground Railroad was live in Illinois. It left its mark. Now where do we go from here? Join us in person or online for the second Freedom Corridor conference at Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL. Hear from and meet Illinois activists on Underground […]
The W E A L L B E Group Inc, organized by President Ronald C. Herd, will be honoring Sister Thea Bowman during the Feast Day program and as a recipient of the 2024-2025 Posthumous Queen for the Jimmie Lunceford Legacy Award. The Feast Day Program is scheduled on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2 pm […]
Protect Truth and Sanity in American History. Join hands and encircle the National Museum of African American History in silent reverence for the ancestors.
On Wednesday, April 9, the Civil War Roundtable of D.C. and President Lincoln's Cottage are hosting a special event featuring Lynne Jackson, President and Founder of the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation and great-great-granddaughter of Dred Scott. She will discuss the 11-year legal battle for freedom fought by Dred and Harriett Scott, and the foundation’s work […]
Join Collective Voices: Sistah Joy, Ladi Di, Brenardo, and Billye Okera as they celebrate National Poetry Month by presenting "FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE" with Guest Poet of Distinction, Maryland State Poet Laureate (2018-2023) GRACE CAVALIERI, and Djembe Drummer DOC POWELL.
Join us at the 60th Anniversary Scholars' Roundtable commemorating the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Selma, Alabama from April 15th through the 17th. This event brings together scholars, historians, civil rights leaders, and the public together to discuss the legacies of Selma, voting rights, and the state of civil rights since 1965. This event […]
Virtual Program | Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. CST In Recognition of Emancipation Day 2025, State Archivist and Public Records Administrator Lopez Matthews, Jr. will discuss genealogical records in the DC Archives.
Virtual Program | Wednesday, April 16 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | FREE Join the African American Program for a free virtual screening of "Agents of Change.” Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, the documentary reflects current struggles in the face of recent government policies directed at reversing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives that […]
As a singer and songwriter, Rochelle Rice creates introspective and deeply profound live music experiences. Her brand of lyric-driven, heart-centered music has led to collaborations with the storied Sweet Honey in the Rock and the fiery and fierce behld.
The National Park Service, the Town of Forest Heights and Potomac Riverkeeper invite you to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Oxon Cove Trail on April 26 at 11:30 […]
[vc_custom_heading text="ASALH'S SECOND NATIONAL CONVENING Beyond the First 100 Days: Centering Racial Justice and Black History In Our Fight For Democracy 4/30/25 7:00-8:30p ET/6:00p CST" font_container="tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%23003366|line_height:1" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal" css=""] It was Angela Davis who taught us that freedom is a constant struggle and that we must continue to work for it even when we don't yet see […]
In-Person Event | May 3, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. EST to 1:00 p.m. EST ASALH has partnered with the Freedom to Learn Network—a coalition of civil rights organizations including the African American Policy Forum, the National Urban League, the National Council of Negro Women, the Legal Defense Fund, the Lawyer’s Committee, among many others—for the […]
The Friends of Moses Hall are excited to announce the premiere of Help Us to Help Each Other Lord: The Story of Morningstar Tabernacle on June 3, 2025, at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD. This documentary celebrates the legacy of the historic Morningstar Moses Cemetery and Hall. We invite all local historians, preservationists, and community members to help spread the word.
