Lura Daniels-Ball, OASC President Dr. Donald Singleton, AP African Studies Instructor Dorsey High School, Los Angeles Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, President, Association for the Study of African American Life and […]
Lura Ball invited Dr. Dulaney to join in an important discussion surrounding our own expert season AP instructor Dr. Donald Singleton. He is the only one selected to teach AP […]
Join us online where ASALH members and candidates can meet, July 6th from 7-9pm EST. This event will be hosted by David Walton via Zoom. Members will receive the Zoom […]
Join us online where ASALH members and candidates can meet, July 7th from 7-9pm EST. This event will be hosted by David Walton via Zoom. Members will receive the Zoom […]
On Thursday, July 13th at 3:00 pm, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and the Park History Program will host an information session on […]
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 […]
The Truman Civil Rights Symposium opens with a dramatic program featuring Rep. James E. Clyburn, and Judge Richard Gergel, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and author of Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring, and, Dr. Carla Hayden, 14th Librarian of Congress.
Moderated by Eugene Robinson, a leading panel will explore the history of African American military service from the American Revolution through WWII.
Journalist Michele Norris leads a panel of experts as they explore President Truman’s decision to desegregate the military. What were the consequences of E.O. 9981, and how did it impact subsequent American conflicts?
This public program is offered in conjunction with the Truman Civil Rights Symposium, a three-day national commemoration honoring the 75th anniversary of President Truman’s executive order to desegregate the U.S. Armed Forces.
This public program is offered in conjunction with the Truman Civil Rights Symposium, a three-day national commemoration honoring the 75th anniversary of President Truman’s executive order to desegregate the U.S. Armed Forces.
Moderated by Theodore “Ted” R. Johnson, the final program of the Truman Civil Rights Symposium looks ahead to ask where we are going as a nation pledged to human rights and equality, in light of the history of E.O. 9981 and the experiences of African American veterans.
ASALH Martha's Vineyard branch presents our 7th annual Black and White Fundraiser at Farm Neck Golf Club, 1 Farm Neck Way, Oak Bluffs, MA, on August 2nd, 2023, at 9:00 […]
Join The Montpelier Foundation and the Montpelier Descendants Committee at James Madison's Montpelier for the Memorialization Project generously funded by the Mellon Foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdrTG9h4nj0
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, […]
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, […]
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 the 75th Anniversary of the Desegregation of the Armed Forces Featuring: Matthew Delmont, Ph.D., Jeffery Sammons, Ph.D., BGen Terry V. Williams Moderated by IMLS Director […]
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 […]
Join us as we welcome back Brian Owens to Hampton Roads. Brian will be here to present an update of his work on the African Landing Memorial. Reservations are required […]
Burnis R. Morris The Office of Academic Affairs has announced the inaugural lecture for the second year of Marshall’s Higher Learning Commission Quality Initiative. Burnis R. Morris, Marshall University’s Carter G. Woodson Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications, will give a reading/presentation from his book, Carter G. Woodson: History, the Black Press, and Public Relations. […]
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 Saturday, September 9, 2023 1:00pm EST Spend an Afternoon with Award Winning Author and Poet Jennifer Smith Turner Hosted by Martha’s Vineyard Branch of ASALH At the Oak Bluffs Public Library Experience the Joy of Buying Her Autographed Books We will Celebrate ASALH’s 108th and Martha’s Vineyard Branch’s 21st Founders […]
What's Happening Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church, the University of Illinois Center for Children’s Books, Birmingham Public Library, the Hoover Public Library, […]
Training Conference attendees and presenters (chair, commentator, panelists, etc.) training will take place on Thursday, September 14th at 7 p.m. EST. The training will be recorded and will be accessible […]
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