Events for week of May 20, 2024 – ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month

ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

6 days ago

Today is Make a Difference Day! 🌟 Join us in preserving and promoting African American life and history by donating through Givelify. Every contribution makes a lasting impact on our mission! And mark your calendars – you’ll have another opportunity to support us this Giving Tuesday on December 3rd!Link to Give: www.givelify.com/donate/asalh-association-for-the-study-of-african-american-life-history-washingt...#ASALH #MakeADifferenceDay #GivingTuesday ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

1 week ago

#BlackFacts: Meet Carmen de Lavallade, a legendary dancer, actress, and choreographer. Born in 1931, she broke barriers as one of the first African American dancers at the Metropolitan Opera and American Ballet Theatre. Her fusion of ballet, modern, and African dance, along with her dedication to mentorship, has inspired generations. ✨🩰 www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/carmen-de-lavallade#ASALH #carmendelavallade #AfricanAmericansAndTheArts ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

1 week ago

August Wilson’s niece highlights his life, film adaptation of 'The Piano Lesson' TribLive community.triblive.com/news/a86dd81e8ca7f22edc9fb93596b86498 ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

1 week ago

Next up in our African Americans and the Arts #BlackFacts series: James Van Der Zee, the visionary Harlem Renaissance photographer who captured the spirit and elegance of Black life in the early 20th century. Stay tuned as we explore his timeless legacy! 📸✨ #JamesVanDerZee #HarlemRenaissance #BlackHistory #ASALH #AfricanAmericanandtheArts_James Van Der Zee was a renowned photographer whose work played a pivotal role in documenting Black life during the Harlem Renaissance. Through his carefully staged portraits, he captured the elegance, pride, and resilience of the Black community in a time when such representation was scarce in mainstream media. Van Der Zee’s images, often featuring middle-class African Americans in formal attire or at significant life events, challenged the prevailing stereotypes of Black people at the time. His photography preserved the rich cultural heritage of Harlem, making him an essential figure in Black history, as his work continues to inspire future generations in the realm of art and social justice.See More: www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2021/james-van-der-zee-photographs-portrait-harlem.html ... See MoreSee Less

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