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  • The Vice President’s Black Wife

    ASALH TV

    Join us for a conversation with Amrita Chakrabarti Myers about the interconnectedness of sex, gender, class, and economics during the antebellum period. Myers has recovered the riveting, troubling, and complicated story of Julia Ann Chinn (ca. 1796–1833), the enslaved wife of Richard M. Johnson, and US vice president under Martin Van Buren.

  • Written Then, Spoken Now: Freedom Was In Sight!

    Ford's Theatre 511 Tenth Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

    In celebration of the book Freedom Was in Sight: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region, Ford’s Theatre is proud to present an elevated book talk with acclaimed Reconstruction […]

  • A Tribute to Black History

    Water From Wine Tasting Room 1704 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States

  • Unveiling the Black Legacy In Our National Parks

    Virtual via Facebook Live

    Join renowned advocate Audrey Peterman and Alyssa Combs for an inspiring discussion on the untold stories of African American labor and influence in U.S. National Parks.

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    February Carter G. Woodson Branch Meeting

    Virtual

    All individuals who are members or who are interested in joining the Carter G. Woodson Branch in Washington, DC should join this meeting. Delani, there is a graphic that has […]

  • 2025 ASALH Book Prize

    ASALH TV

    The winner(s) of the ASALH Book Prize will be announced on ASALH TV on February 11th at 6:00 p.m. EST.

  • History Talks: Education and Power in Post-Emancipation America

    Virtual

    Reconstruction has long been dismissed as a failure in American history, but in fact one of its most resilient and enduring legacies was the establishment of public colleges for African Americans previously denied educational opportunities. Join Ford’s Theatre, Blake Lindsey and University of Maryland professor Leigh Soares to discover how Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]

  • The Reshaping of Racial Labor

    ASALH TV

    The implications and use of AI and GenAI has a pivotal impact on the lives and experiences of African Americans. Golden M. Owens will explore this through the lens of gender and labor.

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    ASALH Our Authors Study Club Hosts City-Wide Worship Service

    McCarty Memorial Christian Church 4101 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, United States

    2025 AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CITY-WIDE WORSHIP SERVICE Join Mayor Karen Bass; Dr. Lura Daniels-Ball, President, Our Authors Study Club, Inc.; KW Tulloss, President Baptist Ministers Conference; Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Los […]

  • Building Up Bronzeville: A Free Black History Month Program

    George Pullman Elementary School 11311 S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Bronzeville for a long time was a center for African American culture in the city of Chicago. At the turn of the century the Great Migration brought an incredible amount of African Americans into northern cities and they shaped the landscape of their neighborhoods for years to come. This Black History Month, we aim to celebrate the history and culture of Chicago's very own neighborhood shaped by these people.

  • February Executive Council Meeting

    Shiloh Baptist Church 1500 Ninth Street, DC, United States

    Current ASALH members are invited to observe the February meeting of the ASALH Executive Council. RSVP here: https://asalh.org/calendar/asalh-executive-council-meeting-14/ Join Zoom Meeting https://asalh.zoom.us/j/99119819640?pwd=RnRaclF1cTlCRzU1Mk9CUzA0ckhjQT09 Meeting ID: 991 1981 9640 Passcode: 848299 One tap mobile +13017158592,,99119819640# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,99119819640# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 […]

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    Manasota ASALH Moment in History – Black History Month

    First Congregational United Church of Christ 1031 W. Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, United States

    Join us as we reflect on our history during Black History Month with a special presentation delivered by our Executive Director, Jada Wright-Greene, at our February Membership Meeting. Jada will […]

  • Black History Month Luncheon Author’s Book Signing Event

    The Westin Washington, DC Downtown 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

      Event: Annual Black History Month Luncheon Date: February 22, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST Theme: African Americans and Labor Location: The Westin Washington, DC Downtown This event is free and open to the public.   Step into a celebration of Black brilliance at the ASALH Black History Month Festival Author’s Book Signing […]

  • The Annual Black History Month Luncheon

    The Westin Washington, DC Downtown 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

    The 99th Annual Black History Month Luncheon will be held on February 22, 2025 in Washington, DC

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    ASALH Bethel Dukes February Speaker Series

    Woodridge Library Branch 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington

    Nannie Helen Burroughs, the pioneering Black American educator and civil rights leader, established the National Training School for Women and Girls (NTS) in Washington, DC.

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    February Speaker Series

    1801 Hamlin St NE Washington, District of Columbia 20018 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC, United States

    Presentation author Danielle Phillips-Cunningham: 3:00pm to 4:00pm Nannie Helen Burroughs, the pioneering Black American educator and civil rights leader, established the National Training School for Women and Girls (NTS) in Washington, DC. The NTS proved to be a revolutionary labor and educational initiative that redefined household employment as a profession where social justice for the […]

  • Near South Planning Board General Membership Meeting & Luncheon

    Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, United States

    Every quarter we host a luncheon that enables members of the community to mix, mingle and learn. Every program features a speaker who provides a more in-depth look at some of the opportunities and challenges facing the Near South Side.

  • ACHP Webinar Invitation: Preserving Historic Black Business Districts

    Virtual via Zoom

    The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites all students and others interested in historic preservation to join a free webinar on Tuesday, February 25 at 2 p.m. ET, "Preserving Historic Black Business Districts,” part of the ACHP’s Preserve the Past, Build for the Future webinar series. There will be a great panel assembled to talk about what their communities are doing to ensure the preservation and future development of these areas.

  • Black History Month Artivism Celebration

    Loyola Notre Dame Library Winston Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

    As we begin to wind down Black History Month 2025, join The Karson Institute for Race, Peace, & Social Justice for a night of artivism (music, poetry, & art), food, and a panel discussion highlighting the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: Understanding American Politics and Policies, from Recession to Reconstruction!

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    Annual Los Angeles Black History Bus Tour

    Consolidated Board of Realtists 3875 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Saturday, March 1st, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Annual Black History Bus Tour includes the Biddy Mason Wall, Sugar Hill, the Island, Central Avenue, Leimert Park and other locations throughout the city, starting from and returning to Consolidated Board of Realtists, 3875 Don Felipe Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008, free to the public. RSVP required www.oascla.com.

  • Black History at Fort Washington Park

    Black History at Fort Washington Park
    Mary McLeod Bethune Council House 1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., DC, United States

    Commemorate Black History Month with a special Ranger-guided tour of Fort Washington that focuses on the role of African Americans in the fort’s history. Examine the enslavement of people on the Digges’ plantation and the use of their labor in the construction of the fort, consider the importance of freedom seekers during the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, and appreciate the rise of African Americans in the US Army during the 19th and 20th centuries.

  • Harriet Tubman Day Celebration – Maryland State Park

    Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park 4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, MD, United States

    Join us on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a day filled with educational programming on the topics of archaeology, architecture, music, nature, and more. Learn how all of these topics relate to Harriet Tubman.

  • National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Women’s History Month Honoring Black Women – Washington, DC

    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 […]