BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://asalh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250304T031920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T031920Z UID:10001588-1741431600-1743264000@asalh.org SUMMARY:National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Women’s History Month Honoring Black Women - Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring Black women who spearheaded the fight for justice\, equality and change. The museum will recognize “Black Women: The Activist” as the theme for March and share stories\, events and exhibits that demonstrate the resiliency of Black women. For more information\, visit the museum’s website. \n\nMarch Events: \nPreservation Workshop: Create an Heirloom Quilt \nThursday–Friday\, March 13–14; 11 a.m.–4 p.m.\nSecond-floor classrooms \nParticipants can join hands-on quilting workshop led by quilt artist Kimberley Pierce Cartwright. The workshop is inspired by the museum’s newest exhibition\, “In Slavery’s Wake\,” and will feature a brief highlight tour led by the designers and archaeologists behind the exhibition. Attendees can reflect on the resilience of African American ancestors while engaging in the joyful act of creating quilts. The cost is $50. Register online; space is limited. \n\nPreservation Workshop: Create An African Crazy Quilt\nWednesday\, March 19–Friday\, March 21; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. \nSecond-floor classrooms \nParticipants can be a part of an exciting and inspiring three-day quilting workshop that honors the rich tradition of crazy quilting with an Afrocentric flair. Guided by the talented quilter artist Torreah “Cookie” Washington\, this class provides a unique chance for intermediate to advanced quilters to bond with other enthusiasts\, honor National Quilting Month and celebrate the launch of the museum’s latest exhibition\, “In Slavery’s Wake.” Participants are required to bring their sewing machine with zig-zag stitching capabilities. A complete materials list and further classroom instructions will be given upon registration. The cost is $150. Register online; space is limited. \n\nCommunity Day—Black Women: A Force for Change \nSaturday\, March 22; 11 a.m.–3 p.m. \nHeritage Hall and “The Explore More!” Gallery \nVisitors can engage in multiple experiences inspired by women like Mary McLeod Bethune\, who founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935. “The Explore More!” Gallery on L2 will feature art activations inspired by flowers connected to Bethune and Sybrina Fulton. On the Concourse Level\, the Sweet Home Café will offer sweet potato pie for purchase\, inspired by the pies Bethune used to bake and sell for fundraising for her school for Black girls\, Bethune-Cookman University in Florida. This event is free\, but registration is required. \n\nConnecting Our Past and Present With Thread: Angela Davis\nSunday\, March 23; 1 p.m.–3 p.m. ET \nOnline \nParticipants can join a creative virtual embroidery workshop to honor Angela Davis’ legacy in honor of Women’s History Month. The event will celebrate her activism and persistent fight for justice with needle and thread. No experience is necessary; all that is required is a desire to create\, connect and recognize Black women’s activism power. Visitors will receive all supplies in advance\, including a hoop\, needle\, thread\, fabric and a custom pattern inspired by Davis. This workshop will be led by Nichole Sorhaindo\, creator and founder of The Other Cat blog and shop. Registration is required; cost is $20. \n\nAt the Sweet Home Café \n  \nWomen’s History Month Chef’s Tables\nMarch 8\, 15\, 22\, 28 and 29; noon–3 p.m. \nSweet Home Café \nWomen’s History Month at the Sweet Home Café features a curated menu inspired by influential women. Award-winning chefs will share their personal stories by creating unique dishes and desserts that reflect their heritage\, influences and identities. In addition\, from March 1–6\, the café will honor Ethiopian cuisine with a special station created by cook Kassech Menkir. More details are available on the Sweet Home Café’s webpage. Timed-entry passes are required to enter the museum. \n  \nAbout the National Museum of African American History and Culture \nSince opening Sept. 24\, 2016\, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has welcomed 11 million in-person visitors and millions more through its digital presence. Occupying a prominent location next to the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington\, D.C.\, the nearly 400\,000-square-foot museum is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring\, documenting and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history. The museum has also launched and is continually expanding its reach with the Searchable Museum portal and other efforts to bring African American history into the world’s hands and homes. For more information about the museum\, visit nmaahc.si.edu\, follow @NMAAHC on X\, Facebook and Instagram or call Smithsonian information at (202) 633-1000. URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture-celebrates-womens-history-month-honoring-black-women-washington-dc/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T235800 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T235900 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250313T133443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T133511Z UID:10001596-1742342280-1742342340@asalh.org SUMMARY:Call For Proposals - Early Bird Deadline DESCRIPTION:Early-Bird Submission Deadline for the 110th Annual Conference Call for Proposals\n  \nClick here to learn more URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/call-for-proposals-early-bird-deadline/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:ASALH Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Conference-Homepage-banners-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20231219T154236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T043208Z UID:10001105-1742499000-1742504400@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH Executive Council Meeting - Virtual DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nExecutive Council Meeting\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025\n7:30 – 9:00 p.m. EST \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. \nAccess will be provided to ASALH members who request it. Requests to observe the meeting must be made using this form. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n(Live - Current) EC Meeting RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone type\n *\n \n \n Cell\n \n Landline\n\n \n \n\n\n Best Phone Number\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Branch Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n I am RSVPing to observe (if you want to RSVP for more than one meeting\, please fill out and submit the form again for any additional dates)\n *\n \n \n June 5th\, 2026\n\n \n \n\n\n Are you a current member of ASALH?\n *\n \n \n YES\n \n NO\n \n UNSURE\n\n \n \n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Current ASALH membership is required for this meeting. If you plan to join\, please click this link and update your membership. After your membership is updated\, please resubmit this form to join the meeting.\n\n\n Captcha\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\nΔ\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-executive-council-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Branch Events,Member Events,National Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ASALH-PRESENTS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250326T024410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T024410Z UID:10001818-1742637600-1742644800@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH James Weldon Johnson Branch Women's History Month Program DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-james-weldon-johnson-branch-womens-history-month-program/ LOCATION:Jacksonville Urban League\, 903 W Union Street\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250224T040751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T040225Z UID:10001575-1742644800-1742652000@asalh.org SUMMARY:From Washerwomen to WACs DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/from-washerwomen-to-wacs/2025-03-22/ LOCATION:Mary McLeod Bethune Council House\, 1318 Vermont Avenue\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C.\, DC\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250317T183935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T183935Z UID:10001611-1742652000-1742659200@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH Charleston Area Branch Women in Business: Dianna McCall Brown - Women's History Month Discussion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-charleston-area-branch-women-in-business-dianna-mccall-brown-womens-history-month-discussion/ LOCATION:Cynthia Hurd/St. Andrews Library\, 1735 N Woodmere Dr.\, Charleston\, SC\, 29407\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250317T200150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T200232Z UID:10001794-1742652000-1742659200@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH W. Marvin Dulaney Branch Hosts The Thelma Daniels Distinguished Lecture DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-w-marvin-dulaney-branch-hosts-the-thelma-daniels-distinguished-lecture/ LOCATION:African American Museum of Dallas\, 3536 Grand Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250317T195702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T195915Z UID:10001676-1742655600-1742662800@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH W. Marvin Dulaney Branch Host Freedom Schools Saturdays DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-w-marvin-dulaney-branch-host-freedom-schools/2025-03-22/ LOCATION:African American Museum of Dallas\, 3536 Grand Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250307T043345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T043345Z UID:10001593-1742742000-1742749200@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH Bethel Dukes Branch Event\, CR Gibbs Presents: Up the Rough Side of the Mountain: African Americans & the History of Organized Labor DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-bethel-dukes-branch-event-cr-gibbs-presents-up-the-rough-side-of-the-mountain-african-americans-the-history-of-organized-labor/ LOCATION:Woodridge Neighborhood library\, 1801 Hamlin St.\, N.E.\, Washington\, DC\, 20018\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250313T125419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T121844Z UID:10001595-1742844600-1742850000@asalh.org SUMMARY:First ASALH Virtual Convening DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”RESERVE A SPOT” style=”flat” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fasalh-virtual-convening-tickets-1277997427709|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/first-asalh-virtual-convening/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:ASALH Events,Community Event,Member Events,National Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ASALH-Save-the-Date.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250325T154155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T160054Z UID:10001816-1742927400-1742931000@asalh.org SUMMARY:In Conversation with Victoria Rowell DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”261384″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \nIn Conversation with Victoria Rowell\nMarch 25\, 2025\, 6:30 PM EST/5:30 PM CST \n\n\nEvent Details \nIn 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. \nJoin us for ‘In Conversation with Victoria Rowell’ on March 25 at 6:30 pm at Howard University School of Business! \nThis exclusive event features the award-winning actress\, director\, producer\, and author as she shares her career journey\, life in foster care\, and advocacy for foster youth. Rowell will talk about her book and what she hopes to see happen on the big screen soon! \nLimited books available for purchase onsite after the talk with signing and photos immediately following the talk. \nVictoria Rowell is a 3x Emmy-nominated\, 12x NAACP Image Award-winning actress. Victoria has received dozens of Civic Awards for community service and is a tireless supporter of Foster Care. As spokesperson for the Casey Foundation for over fifteen years\, she brought attention to the needs of children in foster care through her television work to a worldwide audience. A veteran of the big and small screen\, best known for her work with Samuel L. Jackson\, Eddie Murphy\, Sheryl Lee Ralph\, Jim Carey\, and Dick Van Dyke on Diagnosis Murder as well as her iconic role as Drucilla Winters on CBS’s number one daytime drama\, The Young and the Restless. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” style=”flat” color=”juicy-pink” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fevents.eventnoire.com%2Fe%2Fin-conversation-with-victoria-rowell%2Ftickets|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/in-conversation-with-victoria-rowell/ LOCATION:Howard University School of Business\, Washington\, DC\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Book-Talk-with-Vicki.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250325T151737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T153041Z UID:10001811-1743184800-1743192000@asalh.org SUMMARY:Illinois Freedom conference (In person and Zoom) DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”261380″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Freedom Corridor meets in Jacksonville Fri-Sat March 28-29 \n200 years ago the Underground Railroad was live in Illinois. It left its mark. Now where do we go from here? \nJoin us in person or online for the second Freedom Corridor conference at Illinois College in Jacksonville\, IL.  Hear from and meet Illinois activists on Underground Railroad history: keynoter public historian Brian K. Mitchell\, statewide leaders\, New Philadelphia Association leaders\, Black studies and history professors\, public and community-based K-12 teachers\, and more. \n6 pm reception\, 7 pm program | Friday\, March 28 in Cummings Dining Hall \n8:30 coffee\, 9-4 program | Saturday\, March 29 in Crispin Hall \nSee the program \nPlease register for food planning and zoom details  – REGISTER HERE \nMore on the Freedom Corridor[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/illinois-freedom-conference-in-person-and-zoom/2025-03-28/ LOCATION:Illinois College\, 1101 W College Ave\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250317T021529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T021529Z UID:10001600-1743264000-1743271200@asalh.org SUMMARY:Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) & ASALH Presents “LIFT!: Music and Black Labor Series” DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/coalition-for-african-americans-in-the-performing-arts-caapa-asalh-presents-lift-music-and-black-labor-series/2025-03-29/ LOCATION:CAAPA Cultural Center (CCC)\, 1900 Tucker Road\, Fort Washington\, MD\, 20744\, United States CATEGORIES:ASALH Events,Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T100000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250324T133415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T133459Z UID:10001802-1743325200-1743328800@asalh.org SUMMARY:5th Sunday African American Cultural Awareness Program DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”261346″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nFifth Sunday \nCarter G. Woodson Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History Church School Program \n“A West Point Story: The First African-American Cadet from Michigan” Colonel Clarence Davenport\, Jr. \nSunday\, March 30\, 2025 \n9:00 A.M. | Sanctuary \nwww.shilohbaptist.org/livestream \nPresented by Ambassador Elizabeth Davenport McKune (Ret.) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/5th-sunday-african-american-cultural-awareness-program/ LOCATION:Shiloh Baptist Church\, 1500 Ninth Street NW\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/5th-Sunday-ASALH-Flyer_03-30-25_FINAL-REVISED.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250330T223139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T223823Z UID:10001822-1743343200-1743354000@asalh.org SUMMARY:Feast Day Program Honoring Sister Bowman DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe W E A L L B E Group Inc\, organized by President Ronald C. Herd\, will be honoring Sister Thea Bowman during the Feast Day program and as a recipient of the 2024-2025 Posthumous Queen for the Jimmie Lunceford Legacy Award. \nThe Feast Day Program is scheduled on Sunday\, March 30\, 2025 at 2 pm at Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church. \nThe 2024-2025 Posthumous Queen for the Jimmie Lunceford Legacy Award event is scheduled for Sunday\, April 27\, 2025 at 5:00 pm.  Details provided later. \nSister Bowman will be celebrated throughout the world on that weekend. \nBelow is details on the Feast Day Program: \n\nWHAT: The 2025 Sister Thea Bowman Feast Day Celebration\nWHEN: Sunday March 30\, 2025 (3/30/2025)\nWHERE: Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church 3890 Millbranch Rd\, Memphis\, TN 38116\nTIME: 2PM Central-5PM Central \n\nDoors Open @ 2PM. Show Starts @ 3PM. \nCO$T: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Event \n“I think the difference between me and some people is that I’m content to do my little bit. Sometimes people think they have to do big things in order to make change. But if each one would light a candle we’d have a tremendous light.” \n“I know that God is using me in ways beyond my comprehension.”\n-Sister Thea Bowman\n(Sunrise 12/29/1937 – Sunset 3/30/1990) \nSister Thea Bowman is truly beyond category. She is not only the inspiration for the blockbuster movie “Sister Act\,” but she is also on the fast track of being recognized as a Saint by the Catholic Church. Ordained ‘A Servant Of GOD’ in 2018\, she could possibly be the first Black American Saint in history. \nThe Public Is Invited To Attend & Pay Tribute. Artists/ Creatives Of All Disciplines Are Welcomed To Participate & Perform. Please Spread The Good News & Join Us. \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”261519″ img_size=”large” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/feast-day-program-honoring-sister-bowman/ LOCATION:Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church\, 3890 Millbranch Rd\, Memphis\, TN\, 38116\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T235800 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T235900 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250313T133619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T134157Z UID:10001597-1743465480-1743465540@asalh.org SUMMARY:Awards Submission Deadline DESCRIPTION:Submission Deadline for Awards\n  \nClick here to learn more URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/awards-submission-deadline/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:ASALH Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AWARDS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250330T225943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T230100Z UID:10001823-1743811200-1746057599@asalh.org SUMMARY:2025 Using Our Art to Tell Our Stories IV: "We Remember Fort Pillow!" Art Show DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/2025-using-our-art-to-tell-our-stories-iv-we-remember-fort-pillow-art-show/ LOCATION:Withers Collections & Gallery\, 333 Beale St.\, Memphis\, 38103\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250407T151634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T151952Z UID:10001830-1743811200-1743897599@asalh.org SUMMARY:Pro-TRUTH Action Outside the NMAAHC: Circle of Remembrance DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/pro-truth-action-outside-the-nmaahc-circle-of-remembrance/ LOCATION:The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)\, 1400 Constitution Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20560\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250317T193623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T195513Z UID:10003277-1744117200-1744124400@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH W. Marvin Dulaney Branch Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-w-marvin-dulaney-branch-meeting/2025-04-08/ LOCATION:African American Museum of Dallas\, 3536 Grand Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250407T172402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173714Z UID:10001832-1744219800-1744228800@asalh.org SUMMARY:Program at President Lincoln's Cottage with Guest Speaker Lynne Jackson\, President and Founder of the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nOn Wednesday\, April 9\, the Civil War Roundtable of D.C. and President Lincoln’s Cottage are hosting a special event featuring Lynne Jackson\, President and Founder of the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation and great-great-granddaughter of Dred Scott. She will discuss the 11-year legal battle for freedom fought by Dred and Harriett Scott\, and the foundation’s work promoting education\, commemoration\, and reconciliation. \nAt the start of the meeting\, we will present the Ed Bearss Legacy Award to Loretta Neumann of the Alliance. \nThe event will be held at President Lincoln’s Cottage\, the historic site where President Lincoln developed the Emancipation Proclamation. A reception will precede the presentation. \nAttendance is free for members of either the Civil War Roundtable of D.C. or President Lincoln’s Cottage\, and just $10 for non-members. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”flat” color=”juicy-pink” align=”left” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdred-scott-struggle-for-freedom-and-continued-legacy-tickets-1291607836809%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/program-at-president-lincolns-cottage-with-guest-speaker-lynne-jackson-president-and-founder-of-the-dred-scott-heritage-foundation/ LOCATION:President Lincoln’s Cottage\, 140 Rock Creech Church Rd NW\, Washington\, DC\, WA\, 20011\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250407T035549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T035549Z UID:10001828-1744309800-1744317000@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH Prince George’s County Truth Branch Event “It’s in our Bones” Author Book Signing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-prince-georges-county-truth-branch-event-its-in-our-bones-author-book-signing/ LOCATION:Bus Boys & Poets\, 2021 14th St\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250325T113801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T193409Z UID:10001808-1744315200-1744318800@asalh.org SUMMARY:All Members Informational Update DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nAll Members Informational Update\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. CST \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. \nAll 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 be found on the Members Private page. https://asalh.org/members/membership-meeting/\nThe password has been emailed to all members. Current members can contact membership@asalh.org for this information. \n  \n\n\n\n\n(Live - Current) All Members Informational Update Meeting (was EC RSVP)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone type\n *\n \n \n Cell\n \n Landline\n\n \n \n\n\n Best Phone Number\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Branch Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Are you a current member of ASALH?\n *\n \n \n YES\n \n NO\n\n \n \n\n\n Captcha\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\nΔ\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/all-members-informational-update/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Branch Events,Member Events,National Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ASALH-PRESENTS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T235800 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T235900 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250313T134508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T134508Z UID:10001598-1744415880-1744415940@asalh.org SUMMARY:Executive Council Nominations Deadline - Class of 2028 DESCRIPTION:Submission Deadline for the Executive Council Class of 2028\n  \nClick here to learn more URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/executive-council-nominations-deadline-class-of-2028/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:ASALH Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Executive-Council-Nominations-Thumb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250330T230651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T230651Z UID:10001825-1744444800-1744473600@asalh.org SUMMARY:2025 National Fort Pillow Wreath Laying Ceremony DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/2025-national-fort-pillow-wreath-laying-ceremony/ LOCATION:Memphis National Cemetery\, Memphis\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250408T151438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T151438Z UID:10001834-1744462800-1744470000@asalh.org SUMMARY:Collective Voices features Grace Cavalieri as Poet of Distinction at National Poetry Month Event at Oxon Hill Branch Library DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”261866″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Join Collective Voices: Sistah Joy\, Ladi Di\, Brenardo\, and Billye Okera as they celebrate National Poetry Month by presenting “FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE” with Guest Poet of Distinction\, Maryland State Poet Laureate (2018-2023) GRACE CAVALIERI\, and Djembe Drummer DOC POWELL. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/collective-voices-features-grace-cavalieri-as-poet-of-distinction-at-national-poetry-month-event-at-oxon-hill-branch-library/ LOCATION:Oxon Hill Branch Library\, 6200 Oxon Hill Road\, Oxon Hill\, MD\, 20745\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T133000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250407T034830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T034830Z UID:10001827-1744543800-1744551000@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH Prince George’s County Truth Branch Hosts “It’s in our Bones” Author Book Signing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-prince-georges-county-truth-branch-hosts-its-in-our-bones-author-book-signing/ LOCATION:Greater Mt. Nebo A.M.E. Church\, 1001 Old Mitchellville Rd\, Bowie\, MD\, 20716\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250415T151608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153051Z UID:10001859-1744552800-1744563600@asalh.org SUMMARY:ASALH Detroit Branch Welcomes Professor and Historian Dr. Rashid Faisal as He Explores the Role of the Pullman Porters DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”262105″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]In person and online via Zoom | April 13\, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. CST | Free event  \nJoin the Detroit Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Monthly History Lesson in welcoming professor and historian Dr. Rashid Faisal as he explores the role of the Pullman Porters in transforming the economic\, social\, and political trajectory of Black America in the 20th century.  Learn how the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) under the leadership of A. Philip Randolph BSCP successfully negotiated improved wages\, reduced working hours\, and better conditions in 1937 and established the first major labor contract between a corporation and a predominantly Black UNION![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Event Agenda” style=”flat” color=”juicy-pink” align=”left” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fasalh.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FASALH-Detroit-Branch-Meeting-Agenda-4-13-25-2.pdf|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-detroit-branch-welcomes-professor-and-historian-dr-rashid-faisal-as-he-explores-the-role-of-the-pullman-porters/ LOCATION:Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History\, 315 East Warren Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Branch-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250407T184618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T184949Z UID:10001833-1744675200-1744934399@asalh.org SUMMARY:Voting Rights Act 60th Anniversary Scholars Roundtable & Symposium DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”261845″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]Join us at the 60th Anniversary Scholars’ Roundtable commemorating the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Selma\, Alabama from April 15th through the 17th. This event brings together scholars\, historians\, civil rights leaders\, and the public together to discuss the legacies of Selma\, voting rights\, and the state of civil rights since 1965. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend. \nHotel Accommodations: St. James Hotel\, Hampton Inn Hotel\, or Holiday Inn Express.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”flat” color=”juicy-pink” align=”left” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScWCaa2S9Is4YMzjikZZiNWL1Pv09sZtNfRJlFiz27Kx8Ic5g%2Fviewform|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/voting-rights-act-60th-anniversary-scholars-roundtable-symposium/ LOCATION:Wallace Community College Selma\, Hank Sanders Technology Center\, 3000 Earl Goodwyn Parkway\, Selma\, AL\, 36702\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250414T162209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T162813Z UID:10001854-1744740000-1744750800@asalh.org SUMMARY:DC Emancipation Day Lecture Series Program: Genealogy Records in the DC Archives DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”262069″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”flat” color=”juicy-pink” align=”left” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdc-gov.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FbQskqrq_Q8auqoyi9DwPJw%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nVirtual Program | Tuesday\, April 15 | 6:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. CST \nIn Recognition of Emancipation Day 2025\, State Archivist and Public Records Administrator Lopez Matthews\, Jr. will discuss genealogical records in the DC Archives. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/dc-emancipation-day-lecture-series-program-genealogy-records-in-the-dc-archives/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T223757 CREATED:20250414T020549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T020549Z UID:10001841-1744790400-1744822800@asalh.org SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Scholars' Roundtable Celebrating the Voting Rights Act at 60 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://asalh.org/calendar/60th-anniversary-scholars-roundtable-celebrating-the-voting-rights-act-at-60/ LOCATION:Wallace Community College Selma\, Hank Sanders Technology Center\, 3000 Earl Goodwyn Parkway\, Selma\, AL\, 36702\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-24-174132.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR