109th Annual Conference
Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United States109th Annual Conference September 25-29th, 2024
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ASALH Executive Council Meeting
Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExecutive 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.
ASALH Executive Council Meeting
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesExecutive 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 to observe this meeting.
Necrology (Remembrance) Program
Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe 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
Online via ZoomAnnual 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 few minutes to review the proposed changes to the Constitution and By-Laws and submit any questions on the Members Private page. The zoom webinar information […]
ASALH Executive Council Meeting
Online via ZoomExecutive 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 observe the meeting must be made using this form.
ASALH Executive Council Meeting – Virtual
Online via ZoomExecutive 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. Requests to observe the meeting must be made using this form.
First ASALH Virtual Convening
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In Conversation with Victoria Rowell
Howard University School of Business Washington, DC, United StatesIn 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 […]
All Members Informational Update
Online via ZoomAll 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 Members Update on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. Attend to hear an update on ASALH plans and accomplishments. Zoom information can […]
ASALH Executive Council Meeting
Online via ZoomExecutive 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 Zoom. Access will be provided to ASALH members who request it. Requests to observe the meeting must be made using this form. RSVP's must be […]
National Week of Action
In Person & Virtual Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, United StatesNational 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. Join us for a series of events offered in both in-person and virtual formats to accommodate all attendees.
The African American Story and the Role of Communities of Faith
National Museum of African American History and Culture Washington, DC, United StatesIn 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
OnlineCoffee 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 […]
ASALH Executive Council Meeting
Loyola University_ , United StatesExecutive 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 6th at 12 pm EST.
Because of Us: I Am “Building Community” Surviving and Thriving in America
National Museum of African American History and Culture Washington, DC, United StatesIn-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” […]
Banneker School Foundation Juneteenth Jazz and Folk Music Festival
8800 McAfee Rd Parkville, Missouri 64152 8800 McAfee Rd, Parkville, MO, United States
Meet ASALH President Kaye Wise Whitehead at Morehouse College
Morehouse College 830 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesIn-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 […]
Third National Convening “Staying Awake During the Great Revolution: Community, Culture, and a Call to Action”
OnlineAs 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.
“10,000 Black Men Named George” Film Screening 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters & Maid
Los Angeles Public Library – Mark Taper Auditorium 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, United StatesScreening 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 […]
Late Skates Celebrating Women in Nature and Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday
Anacostia Park Skate Pavilion 1500 Anacostia Drive, S.E., Washington, United StatesIn-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 […]
What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 1411 W St. SE, Washington, DC, United StatesIn-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. […]
AACRN and Reconstruction Era National Historic Network Information Session
Digital Los Angeles, CA, United StatesRecorded 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 […]
ASALH Tampa Bay Lecture Series Kickoff From Protest to Policy: The Evolution of Black Activism (3 Part Series)
OnlineLive 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, […]
AAPF x ASALH THIRD NATIONAL CONVENING: Beyond Dog Whistles: How Anti-Blackness is Destroying Our Democracy And What We Must Do to Resist
Union Chapel 55 Narragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA, United StatesIn-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 addition to our Monday panel, AAPF is partnering on Sunday with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) for their timely […]
The 3rd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Legacy Breakfast Club Black History SWAG Symposium
The Mariposa Museum 57 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA, United StatesIn-Person Event | August 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. EST to 1:00 p.m. EST Back by Popular Demand!! Join us Monday, August 18, 2025 @ 10:00 AM at The Mariposa Museum 57 Circuit Avenue Oak Bluffs MA 02557 NO REFUNDS. All Sales are final. Brunch Buffet Performances Meet the Authors Private Book Signing Join us […]
Lecture – The Crisis of Black Male Education: The Challenges and Opportunities
Online via ZoomLive Digital Event | August 21, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. CST The Tampa Bay Branch of ASALH is pleased to invite you to attend the second event in our distinguished lecture series, titled “The Crisis of Black Male Education: Challenges and Opportunities.” This session will be held via Zoom on Thursday, August 21st, […]
Sankofa IMPACT “Unchartered Waters: Dimensions of the TransAtlantic Slave Trade and Prince George’s County, Maryland – Conference and Community Conversation”
University of Maryland College Park Stamps Student Union University of Maryland College Park Stamps Student Union 3972 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, United StatesIn-Person Event | Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. EST August 23, 2025, Sankofa IMPACT, Inc. will host the "Uncharted Waters: Dimensions of the TransAtlantic Slave Trade & Prince George's County - Conference and Community Conversation," at the University of Maryland-College Park, Stamp Student Union. The draft program and speaker lineup can be seen […]
2025 Conference Presenters Know Before You Go Session
Online via ZoomLive Digital Event | Monday, September 1, 2025 | 6 p.m. EST/ 5 p.m. CST/ 4 p.m. MST/ 3 p.m. PST All individuals who are presenting at the conference are encouraged to attend. Gus Woods, the Academic Program Chair, and Vice President for Programs Aaisha Haykal will review important information regarding sessions. All session presenters, […]
ASALH South Florida Founder’s Day Event
Destination Sistrunk Cultural Center 1033 Northwest 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United StatesIn-Person Event | September 11, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. EST In honor of Founders Day, ASALH South Florida will host Dr. Maurice Hobson, author of "With Faith in God and Heart and Mind: A History of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity", and honor local hero Florida Sen. Rosalind Osgood as a South Florida Culture Keeper. Highlights […]
ASALH Dorothy Turner Johnson 110th Anniversary Celebration Program
Eatonville Library 200 E Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, United StatesIn-Person Event | September 13, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. EST 110th Anniversary Celebration presented by the Dorothy Turner Johnson Branch of ASALH. Address: Eatonville Library 200 E Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, Florida 32801 Date: September 13th, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. EST
110th Annual Conference
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA, United States110th Annual Conference September 24-28th, 2025 Use the form below to sign up for ASALH emails to stay updated about the conference.
Workshop – Video Production for Historic Sites: Capturing the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPresenter: Linda Lamar, Founder & Ceo of Dickerson Civic Center. Presenter: Ryan Heathcock, Once Upon A Time Ryan Intl Legal Video Services.
ASALH Executive Council Meeting
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesExecutive Council Meeting Wednesday, September 24, 2025 In-person only 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST This meeting will be held in-person at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park. Please RSVP below. The meeting location will be emailed to all members who RSVP by September 23rd at 12 pm EST.
Hine-Horne Book Roundtable – If We Don’t Get It: A People’s History of Ferguson
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States
Opening Plenary Session NPC – ASALH 110th Annual Conference
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States
ASALH 110th Annual Conference Opening Reception
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA, United States
African American Heritage Bus Tour
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA, United States
Key Sessions – Remembering and Memorializing Black Labor: Public History as Preservation and Policy-Making
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesChair: Nishani Frazier, Miami University of Ohio. Presenter: John Goncalves, North Carolina State University. Presenter: Liam McCandless, North Carolina State University. Presenter: Katie Boatner, North Carolina State University, Public History.
Hine-Horne Book Roundtable – Midwest Unrest: 1960s Urban Rebellions and the Black Freedom Movement
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Statue of Liberty is Black: Perspectives from a Volatile Research Project
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesChair: Erick Jackson, Northern Kentucky University. Panelist: Samuel Collins, Towson University. Panelist: Matthew Durington, Towson University. Panelist: Chayanne Marcano, Independent Researcher.
Exhibitors at the 110th Annual Conference
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA, United States
Film Festival: 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002)
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis movie documents Labor Union activist A. Philip Randolph's efforts to organize the Black Pullman porters of the Chicago Pullman Railroad Company in 1920s America.
Key Sessions – Building Harlem’s Global World: Lessons from Hubert Harrison and the Women of Universal Negro Improvement Association
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesChair: Gerald Horne. Presenter: Brian Kwoba, University of Memphis. Presenter: Natanya P. Duncan, Queens College City University of New York. Presenter: Ula Yvette Taylor, University of California Berkeley. Presenter: Charisse Burden-Stelly.
Cynthia Spence Session – Scholars Transforming the Academy: Histories Created, Reimagined, and Retold
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesModerator: Cinthya Neal Spence, Spelman College. Presenter: Nafeesa H. Muhammad, Spelman College. Presenter: Vincent Willis, New College of Florida. Presenter: Mahaliah A. Little, Spelman College. Presenter: Maurice Hobson, Georgia State […]
Thursday Luncheon – ASALH 110th Annual Conference
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThursday Luncheon Speaker is Dr. Edda Fields Black, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History for her work Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil […]
Towards a Theory of Liberation: The State of Black Radicalism Today – Thursday Plenary Session
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesModerator: Ashley Howard, University of Iowa. Panelist: Charisse Burden-Stelly, Wayne State University. Panelist: Gerald Horne. Panelist: Akinyele Umoja, Georgia State University African American Studies. Panelist: Joy James, Williams College.
Presidential Sessions – Fourth Convening and Live Radio Broadcast: “Today with Dr. Kaye”
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPresenter: Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Loyola University. Panelist: Daryl Michael Scott, Former ASALH National President More speakers to follow!
Film Festival: The Pruitt-Igoe Myth (2011)
The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe Pruitt-Igoe Myth explores the rise & fall of the titular housing complex in St. Louis, examining racism & gov. Policies through interviews with former residents & historical footage. Ft […]
Key Sessions – A’N’T I A Woman?: Reflections on Black Women’s Lives and Labors After Forty Years
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park 190 Marietta St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United StatesChair: Cinnamon Williams, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Presenter: Candice Merritt, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Presenter: Beatrice J Adams. Presenter: Olivia Johnson, Emory University.