
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 […]
Local Arrangement Committee Meeting The Local Arrangement Committee for the 109th Annual Conference will be meeting on Monday, May 20, from 7 pm to 9 pm via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please RSVP through the form below to receive info on how to join. PLEASE RSVP BELOW
Executive Council Meeting Saturday, June 1, 2024 Location: Loyola University Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST This meeting will be held in Person. The full address will only be provided to confirmed current members who request access to the meeting. Access will be provided to current ASALH members who request it. Requests to observe […]
Local Arrangement Committee Meeting The Local Arrangement Committee for the 109th Annual Conference invites all interested members and friends to a meeting on Monday, June 10th, at 7 pm EST, […]
Executive Council Meeting Thursday, September 12, 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 […]
President Dulaney’s All Member Update Thursday, September 19th, 2024 7:00-9:00 p.m EST/6:00-8:00 p.m. CST. This meeting will be held online via Zoom. See the Members Private page for more details.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference September 20-24, 2024
Annual Business Meeting Monday, September 23rd, 2024 7:30-9:30 p.m EST/6:30-8:30 p.m. CST. The zoom webinar information will be emailed to all members. Please save the date. See the Members Private […]
109th Annual Conference September 25-29th, 2024
Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Location: Omni William Penn Hotel Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST This meeting will be held in Person.
Executive Council Meeting Thursday, September 25, 2024 Location: Omni Hotel Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST This meeting will be held in person. All current ASALH members are welcome […]
The event is free and open to the public but registration is highly recommended. Omni William Penn Hotel, William Penn level, Three Rivers room
Annual Business Meeting Monday, October 21st, 2024 7:30-9:30 p.m EST/6:30-8:30 p.m. CST. The Sept 23 Annual Members business meeting was recessed until October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Please take a […]
Executive Council Meeting Thursday, December 19, 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 […]
Executive Council Meeting Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to ASALH members who request it. […]
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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 […]
All Members Informational Update Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. CST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. All ASALH members are invited to attend an All […]
Executive Council Meeting Thursday, April 24, 2025 (PLEASE NOTE: This meeting has been moved from April 17th to April 24th) 7:30 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via […]
National Week of Action April 27 to May 3, 2025 12:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. CST The National Week of Action will be held from April 27 to May 3, 2025. […]
In conjunction with/ in honor of the Freedom to Learn National Week of Action. A portion of the proceeds will benefit NMAAHC.
Coffee and Convo with the President and Vice Presidents Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. CST Live Digital Event All ASALH members are invited to attend this gathering to receive updates on ASALH and share information with President Whitehead, Vice President for Membership, and Vice President for Programs. Branch officers are encouraged to […]
Executive Council Meeting Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00 pm – 4:00pm EST This meeting will be held in person. Details will be emailed for all members who RSVP by June […]
In-Person Event | June 7, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. EST to 2:00 p.m. EST This tour will discuss the theme of the unique Black perspective of “building family” and how that unique perspective has aided our survival across the African diaspora. Also, this will be one of the last days of the “In slavery’s wake” […]
In-Person Event | June 18, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. EST Join us at Morehouse College to hear from ASALH President Kaye Wise Whitehead. She and Executive Director Sylvia Cyrus will share information on ASALH's upcoming events and initiatives that will be of interest to all. ASALH has a number of initiatives and programs to support […]
As we continue to plan out our programming, we are delighted to announce our Third National Convening “Staying Awake During the Great Revolution: Community, Culture, and a Call to Action” scheduled for Juneteenth (June 19) from 7 pm - 8:30 pm EST. This is our Save the Date – stand by to receive additional information.
Screening of the film "10,000 Black Men Named George" in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters & Maids Reception: 1:00 pm Screening: 2:00 pm 3:45 pm: Post Screening Discussion with director: Robert Townsend and Dr. Terrell J.A. Winder a sociologist at UC Santa Barbara, whose teaching and research, brings […]
In-Person Event | June 28, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EST Join us at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion for the first Late Skate of the season! Kick off your summer with free fun for all—including free skate rentals, music, dancing, fishing, games, and community resources. Guests will also learn about events celebrating the 150th anniversary […]
In-Person Event | Saturday July 5, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. EST Frederick Douglass’s speech “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” continues to challenge and resonate with audiences, considering the meaning of “liberty and justice for all”. This year, celebrate American Independence with us on July 5 at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. […]
Recorded Digital Event | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST For AACRN (African American Civil Rights Network) and ASALH members who would like to learn more about how to join the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network and partnerships between AACRN and the Reconstruction Era Network. The network facilitates and reviews Reconstruction […]
Live Digital Event | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. CST ASALH Tampa Bay 2025 Lecture Series Overview The Tampa Bay chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is proud to launch its 2025 Lecture Series. Rooted in the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, […]
In-Person and Livestreamed Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. EST - 4:00 p.m. CST Union Chapel Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard Our residency on Martha’s Vineyard begins on Sunday! In […]