This Plenary Session features panelists Zebulon Miletsky, Brian Jones, Stefan Bradley, Shirletta Kinchen, Jelani Favors, and Darius Young.
A Workshop/Gathering in the park to learn about Black History and Black Resistance through the reading, acting, and artistry of ASALH and other banned book authors. Conference participants are encouraged to gather at the James Weldon Johnson Park where they will be joined by the Jacksonville community. Shuttle service will also be provided. Local and […]
This Plenary Session features panelists Omar Eaton-Martinez, Mark Anthony Neal, Lionel Kimble, and Andre Johnson.
This session features Lisa Brock
This session features Lisa Brock
This Plenary Session features panelists Jasmin Young, Ula Taylor, Natanya Duncan, and Robyn Spencer.
Bus loads at 7:00 a.m. EST Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. EST Bus returns to the hotel at 5:00 p.m. EST Tour of Kingsley Plantation and American Beach: The Kingsley Plantation Anna’s Parlor Kitchen House Garden Walk to the Slave Cabins Slave Cabins Exterior Driver’s Cabin River Historic Structures A.L. Lewis Museum American Beach Amelia Island […]
All who register will be able to attend live, or view a recording sent after the event. Jivin' with Dr. Daddy-O: Race, Radio and Representing Black in Jim Crow New Orleans Monday, October 2, 2023 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT Free and open to the public; online only Register for Zoom event: https://tulane.libcal.com/event/10964198 This event is […]
Executive Council Meeting Thursday, October 19, 2023 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to ASALH members who request it. […]
On this Election Day, join authors Kimberlé Crenshaw and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor at the Schomburg Center for a professional learning experience for educators, to explore cutting-edge ideas in the field of Black Studies, and to receive practical, classroom-ready resources. Black Studies and Black History are under attack and more important than ever. Nearly half of all […]
Executive Council Meeting Thursday, December 21, 2023 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to ASALH members who request it. Requests to observe the meeting must be made using this form.
Executive Council Meeting Monday, January 15, 2024 4:00 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to ASALH members who request it. Requests to observe the meeting must be made by contacting Sylvia Cyrus at [email protected]. Since the office is closed, the other staff will not be checking email today. […]
On Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 11:00 AM EST to 1:00 PM EST, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie branch of ASALH presents an exciting and informative discussion led by Anita D Russell, Founder/CEO of The Place to SOAR and VP of Media Relations for the Branch. Anita considers the evolution of the word “genius” and […]
The next EC meeting is Thursday, January 25 at 7 pm EST/6 pm CST. This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to ASALH members who request it. Requests to observe the meeting must be made using this form.
The Association for the Study African American Life and History (ASALH), Dorothy Turner Johnson Branch will kick off Black History Month with a “Kick Off Breakfast” on February 3rd at Shiloh Baptist Church. The church is located at 604 West Jackson Street, Orlando, Florida with the event beginning at 9:30 am. This is our inaugural […]
The next EC meeting is Thursday, February 15 at 7 pm EST/6 pm CST. This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to current ASALH members who request it by 5:30 pm EST the day of the meeting. Requests to observe the meeting must be made using this form.
Join us for a special Black History Month presentation to learn the fascinating story of Madam C. J. Walker, an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist who was recorded as the first female self made millionaire in America. Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7:30 PM Virtual via Zoom Our guest speaker, A'Lelia […]
The Charles W. Joyner Institute of Gullah and African Diaspora Studies at Coastal Carolina University invites abstracts, poster sessions, lightning talks, workshops, performances, and panel proposals for its Fourth International Gullah Geechee and African Diaspora Conference (IGGAD). This year’s theme – Speaking with an Unbroken Tongue: Exploring and Celebrating the Language and Culture of Gullah Geechee […]
Abolitionist Visions and Intersections: Centering Human Relationships and Building Institutional Connections for Social Justice Date & Time: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time. Online, via Zoom Free and open to the public! Submit a Proposal to Speak If you are interested in speaking or organizing a panel, please submit your proposal no […]
The African American Heritage Bowl has been renamed the Robert and Charmaine Price Heritage Bowl in honor of the remarkable contributions of two outstanding individuals. For 60 years, Robert and Charmaine Price have been advocates for education and leaders in their community. This year, we are proud to host over 20 teams of talented middle […]
Co-Sponsors: The Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies, University of Kentucky and African American Studies, Wake Forest University Presented by the Black Women's Biography Collective March 28th 4:00-5:00 pm: Keynote - Salamishah Tillet 5:00-6:00 pm: Reception March 29th 9:00-10:30 am: Towards A Communal Ethic of Black Women's Life Writing Ashley D. Farmer (University of Texas, Austin), […]
Executive Council Meeting Friday, March 29, 2024 7:00 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to ASALH members who request it. Requests to observe the meeting must be made using this form.
Informational Meeting for Running for the Executive Council Friday, April 5, 2024 7:00 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to ASALH members who request it. Requests to participate in the meeting must be made using this form.
Members Informational Webinar hosted by President Dulaney Thursday, April 18, 2024 8:00 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to current ASALH members through email. There will be no registration.
Local Arrangement Committee Meeting The Local Arrangement Committee for the 109th Annual Conference invites all interested members and friends to a meeting on Wednesday, April 24, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Africana Studies, located at 4140 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, 230 South Bouquet Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. […]
Ben’s Chili Bowl Co-Founder & DC Matriarch Virginia Ali in Conversation with Chef Jerome Grant and Ben’s Official Historian Bernard Demczuk Click for more information
Hello all, We would like to extend invitation to others who may want to take this inaugural curated trip to South Africa with us in November. The last info session is May 2, at Noon and 6:00 PM PST. Thank you! ZOOM Topic: Trip to Southern Africa Time: May 2, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time […]
Come join us at the Busboys & Poets Anacostia as we pay tribute to the incredible individuals who fought for our civil rights. This event is a celebration of the brave men and women who paved the way for equality and justice. Let's come together to honor them-- the legendary Matriarch of Washington DC […]