Necrology (Remembrance) Program

Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The event is free and open to the public but registration is highly recommended. Omni William Penn Hotel, William Penn level, Three Rivers room

Guided Tour of August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape

August Wilson African American Cultural Center 980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The event is open to those registered for the conference. About: Experience an immersive guided tour through The Writer's Landscape, the first permanent exhibition honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson. Spanning 3,600 square feet, the exhibit delves into the people and places of Pittsburgh, where Wilson was born and raised, that deeply influenced his worldview […]

ASALH Film Festival: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)

Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Tensions rise when trailblazing blues singer Ma Rainey and her band gather at a recording studio in Chicago in 1927.

Free

John Blassingame Luncheon

Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

ASALH Film Festival: Tracing Our Path Through Bronzeville (2023)

Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago has been a creative hub that cultivated the artistry of some of the most influential artists and authors of the twentieth century. To name a few, Margaret Burroughs, Richard Wright, William Walker, Gwendolyn Brooks, and members from AfriCOBRA have all established a creative foundation in Bronzeville.

Free

Awards Banquet

Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Music critics rate Roger as one of the most exciting percussionists in the business. He has provided the rhythmic beat for such greats as Ray Charles Horace Silver, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Stanley Turrentine, James Moody, Lee Morgan and the list goes on and on.

VIP August Wilson Tour

Omni William Penn Hotel 530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Explore Pittsburgh and learn about the life and works of August Wilson!

Revisiting Reconstruction in DC: Freedom Was in Sight!

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Historian Kate Masur Discusses her New Book in Conversation with Maya Davis Freedom Was in Sight! A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region was commissioned through a partnership with the National Park Service and the Organization of American Historians, the leading professional organization for U.S. history. Over the course of nearly two hundred […]

The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina Conference: “Where Do We Go From Here?”: Interpreting and Preserving the African American Civil Rights Movement.

The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina University of South Carolina, SC, United States

In partnership with the National Park Service, the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina is hosting an inaugural conference, “Where Do We Go From Here?”: Interpreting and Preserving the African American Civil Rights Movement. Dates: October 17th - 19th, 2024. The three-day conference promises a rich and diverse […]

The Life of a Poet Featuring Celebrated Poet and Essayist Camonghne Felix in Conversation with Kyle Dargan

Hill Center DC 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, United States

Historian Kate Masur Discusses her New Book in Conversation with Maya Davis Freedom Was in Sight! A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region was commissioned through a partnership with the National Park Service and the Organization of American Historians, the leading professional organization for U.S. history. Over the course of nearly two hundred […]

Speaker Series | Reflections on the Contributions of African American Women in World War II

The President Woodrow Wilson House 2340 S St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for a special viewing of the documentary film, INVISIBLE WARRIORS: African American Women in World War II. This film illuminates the wartime challenges and triumphs of 600,000 Black “Rosie the Riveters,” pioneers, who courageously triumphed over racism and sexism to create job opportunities in industry and government for themselves and future generations of […]

Annual Business Meeting

Online via Zoom

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 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 […]

Join Us for A Conversation: Revitalization & Culture

Virtual via Zoom

Last year, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund gathered with donors, activists, experts, and partners for the 2023 Cultural Preservation Leadership Summit held at the Ford Foundation's Center for Social Justice in New York City. Throughout 2024 we will be rebroadcasting those conversations for the public. To sign up for the webinar mailing list […]

SAVE THE DATE: Karson Institute Fourth-Year Anniversary

Loyola University Maryland MD, United States

Founded on October 28, 2020, the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice provides a scholarly space for professors, students, social justice workers, and activists to come together to research, discuss, debate, and explore answers to America’s most urgent questions on inequality, injustice, and racial inequity. We know that as a nation, we are […]

The Office of Water Black Employment Program (BEP) Invites You to Attend The: 2024 Veterans Day Observance

Virtual via Teams

“Heroes of Montford Point: A Legacy of Triumph and Honor!” To commemorate 2024 Veterans Day Observance, on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET., our guest speaker Dr. Anthony Cade, II – retired United States Marine and military historian – will lead an illuminating presentation supporting the remembrance of our Veterans for all time for […]

Department of the Interior Webinar: “On Freedom’s Tenuous Edge: Gettysburg’s African American Community Before, During, and Immediately After the Campaign and Battle”

Virtual

Join us via webinar in a free Department of the Interior Library Park Ranger Speaker Series lecture entitled "On Freedom’s Tenuous Edge: Gettysburg’s African American Community Before, During, and Immediately After the Campaign and Battle" on Tuesday, November 12th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET. Despite all that has been written about the July […]

National History Day Webinar

Virtual via Zoom

National History Day®: Building Long-Term Partnerships for Educational Impact National History Day (NHD), a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the teaching and learning of history, is excited to partner with Richard Josey of Collective Journeys to foster a lasting and impactful collaboration that supports the next generation of learners and critical thinkers. Our shared mission […]

New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical Set for Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater on November 16th and 17th

The Apollo's Historic Theater 253 W 125th St, New York City, NY, United States

New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical Set for Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater on November 16th and 17th A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Faith, Legacy, and Courage Highlighting the Rich History of Bronzeville, Chicago   Chicago, September 5th, 2024 — The Mahdi Theatre Company is proud to announce its upcoming performances of Bronzeville, The Musical, a […]

New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical Set for Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater on November 16th and 17th

The Apollo's Historic Theater 253 W 125th St, New York City, NY, United States

New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical Set for Historic Debut at the Apollo Theater on November 16th and 17th A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Faith, Legacy, and Courage Highlighting the Rich History of Bronzeville, Chicago   Chicago, September 5th, 2024 — The Mahdi Theatre Company is proud to announce its upcoming performances of Bronzeville, The Musical, a […]