Diving with a Purpose Recovering and Reexamining Our Roots

Virtual

A special re-broadcast of this event featuring a panel discussion with divers who seek to preserve the heritage of Black people through discovering and investigating wreckages of slave ships and salvaging artifacts. Panelists include: Justin Dunnavant, Leader, the Society of Black Archaeologists; Alexandra Jones, Founder and CEO, Archaeology in the Community; Kamau Sadiki, Leader, National […]

2023 Ida B Wells Festival

Ida B. Wells National Monument 3729 S Langley Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

PBS Books and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to Launch Upcoming Series, ‘Visions of America’

Virtual

This new digital-first series, hosted by IMLS Director Crosby Kemper explores the people, places and stories that have contributed to the America experience today. Watch the PBS Books interview tomorrow at PBSBooks.org or on the PBS Books Facebook  or YouTube   PBS Books is partnering with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal government cultural grant-making […]

NPS Advisory Board Public Meeting for Proposed Amendment to Existing NHL Designation Carter G Woodson House

Stuart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building 1849 C St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the National Park Service (NPS) is hereby giving notice that the National Park System Advisory Board (Board) will meet as noted below. The NPS will meet to consider a  Proposed Amendment to Existing NHL Designations: District of Columbia CARTER G. WOODSON HOUSE (updated documentation), Washington, […]

NPS Advisory Board Public Meeting for Proposed Amendment to Existing NHL Designation Carter G Woodson House

Stuart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building 1849 C St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the National Park Service (NPS) is hereby giving notice that the National Park System Advisory Board (Board) will meet as noted below. The NPS will meet to consider a  Proposed Amendment to Existing NHL Designations: District of Columbia CARTER G. WOODSON HOUSE (updated documentation), Washington, […]

Visions of America

Celebrating America 250 Unfinished Revolutions through Visions of America All stories, all people, all places.   Presented by IMLS 250, PBS BOOKS, and ASALH   Virtual Conversation A tribute to […]

PBS Books and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to Launch Upcoming Series, ‘Visions of America’

Virtual

This new digital-first series, hosted by IMLS Director Crosby Kemper explores the people, places and stories that have contributed to the America experience today. Watch the PBS Books interview tomorrow at PBSBooks.org or on the PBS Books Facebook  or YouTube   PBS Books is partnering with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal government cultural grant-making […]

Rosedale Remembered: A Commemoration of Shame and Commitment to Change

Heritage Discovery Center Broad St, Johnstown, PA, United States

September 7, 1923, Johnstown's mayor gave every African American and Mexican immigrant who had lived in the city less than seven years 24 hours to leave. About 2,000 people were uprooted.

SAVE THE DATE: Virtual Annual Business Meeting

Virtual

  All ASALH members are invited to attend the Annual Members Business Meeting. The Zoom information will be emailed to all current members. If you are a current member and have not received this information by Thursday, September 14 at 12 noon, please email [email protected]. Branch presidents are asked to make sure their members receive this […]

The Value of Black History: A Community Forum

Bethel Church 215 Bethel Baptist St., Jacksonville, FL, United States

The community forum features Rep. Angela Nixon, Rev. Kim McKissick, Isaiah Rumlin, Cliff Albright, Jametoria Burton, Rev. Karl Smith, Lois B Wilkins, Imam Lateef A. Majied, Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, Joe Ross, Sr.

Wednesday Tour of St. Augustine

Multiple Locations Washington, DC, United States

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 St. Augustine: Ft. Mose Historic State Park Ft. Mose Historical Society Museum and Flight to Freedom Trail Florida National Guard – St. Francis Barracks Museum Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center Trolley tour of […]

AACRN & NAI Workshop

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Featuring speakers: Shawn Halifax and Parker McMullen-Bushman

Wednesday Reception

The Hyatt Hotel 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

AACRN Exhibit Booth and Workshops

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

AACRN Exhibit booth, AACRN Workshop, National Historic Landmarks/ National Register and AACRN Workshop

Thursday Tour of Jacksonville

Multiple Locations Washington, DC, United States

Bus loads at 7:30 a.m. EST Bus departs at 8:00 a.m. EST Bus returns to the hotel at 12:00 p.m. EST Tour of Jacksonville – we will either stop at […]

Plenary Session: Black Student Resistance

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

This Plenary Session features panelists Zebulon Miletsky, Brian Jones, Stefan Bradley, Shirletta Kinchen, Jelani Favors, and Darius Young.

Banned Book Read Out

James Weldon Johnson Park 135 W Monroe St., Jacksonville, FL, United States

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 […]

Thursday Reception

The Hyatt Hotel 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Friday Reception

The Hyatt Hotel 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Plenary Session: Black Women Resistance

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

This Plenary Session features panelists Jasmin Young, Ula Taylor, Natanya Duncan, and Robyn Spencer.

Awards Banquet

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Sunday Tour of Kingsley Plantation and American Beach

Multiple Locations Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

ASALH Executive Council Meeting

Online via Zoom

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. Requests can be made using this form.

In Defense of Teaching Black Studies: Reading, Writing & Justice

In Person & Virtual Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, United States

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 […]