Darnall’s Chance House Museum - Black History Month Virtual Book Discussion: "Stolen" with Richard Bell. Meet author Richard Bell, Professor of History at the University of Maryland, as he discusses his book entitled Stolen. Finalist for both the Harriet Tubman and George Washington prizes, this is the astonishing story of five free boys kidnapped from the […]
The first African American Heritage Month (AAHM) Celebration in LA began in 1949 when Mayor Fletcher Bowron issued the first proclamation calling for all citizens to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans. In 1959, the opening ceremony was moved to City Hall. In 1976, the entire month of February was officially declared African American History […]
As written by Norma Cavazos Staff Writer ncavazos@dallasnews.com Black history takes the spotlight this month with a series of programs that use visual art, dance, music and even cooking to highlight the triumphs of the Black diaspora. Here are a handful of Black History Month events that will take place in the coming weeks. […]
Some of the songsters of the 301st Labor Battalion, which was the first labor organization to go to the great Q.M. Depot at Gievres, France, 1918. This orientation session will include a brief introduction to images in the collections that relate to the history of African American participation in the U.S. military from the Civil […]
Join us for a conversation about the anti-slavery movement centered on the biographies and portraits of Wendell Phillips and Edmonia Lewis. Known for her medallion busts, sculptor Edmonia Lewis often portrayed abolitionists, African Americans and Native Americans, in addition to biblical and mythological figures.
Join Nollywood A-listers in a conversation about Art, Cinema, and the Power of Beauty for the global launch of Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits. About this event Touria El Glaoui, founding director of 1:54 Contemporary Art Fair, will host a dynamic conversation with Eku Edewor, Alexx Ekubo, Enyinna Nwigwe, and Joke Silva, touching on themes such […]
International Event Concepts of beauty and identity will be raised as well as the impact of these on academic experience for African Canadian youth. What can heal the harms? Saturday February 12, 2022 10am EST This event will be held virtually. Attend here. **This event will premiere on ASALH-TV at 8PM on Thursday February 24th.**
**This event will premiere on ASALH-TV at 7PM on Wednesday February 23rd.**
Some of the songsters of the 301st Labor Battalion, which was the first labor organization to go to the great Q.M. Depot at Gievres, France, 1918. This orientation session will include a brief introduction to images in the collections that relate to the history of African American participation in the U.S. military from the Civil […]
International Event Understanding Black heritage, the legacy and impact of indigenous medicines and traditional foods; and how to maintain this legacy in younger generations. Sunday February 20, 2022 7:30 a.m. EST This event will be held virtually. Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86523766973?pwd=V1lrRElkMTRsSTF0STYzVDdlWTJtdz09 Meeting ID: 865 2376 6973 Passcode: 6d63Gr
International Event "Racism and Public Health in Scotland" Tuesday February 22, 2022 1230pm EST This event will be held virtually via ZOOM. Attend here. **This event will premiere on ASALH-TV at 8PM on Monday February 21st.**
Author Jonathan W. White presents the story of how President Abraham Lincoln welcomed African Americans to his White House in America’s most divided and war-torn era and why that transformed the trajectory of race relations in the United States. Beginning with his 1862 meetings with Black Christian ministers, Lincoln invited African Americans of every background into his […]
International Event Human waste disposal from ancient Africa to modern Europe. Black inventors and hidden history. In this inter-active presentation we review excrement removal and sanitation systems starting in ancient Africa and ending up in modern Europe. While telling this story we will expose the secret links between health and wealth in Europe and disease […]
