• Women’s History Month Program

    Jacksonville Urban League 903 W Union Street, Jacksonville, FL, United States

    In-Person and Digital Event | March 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EST/ 9:00 a.m. CST/ 8:00 a.m. MST/ 7:00 a.m. PST Women's History Month Program and branch meeting. Member and actress Roxann Hilbert will portray famous women in history.   How to join digitally:  Meeting ID: 870 7796 4847, Passcode : 069622   Jacksonville Urban […]

  • FIRESIDE CHAT WITH DR. AUGUSTUS WOOD

    Mama Imani Humphrey Hall 8324 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, United States

    In-Person Event | March 28, 2026 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm EST Fireside Chat featuring Augustus Wood Tawana Petty will engage Dr. Augustus Wood on his book, "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta." How do Atlanta and Detroit's stories converge? Join us for a fireside chat between Dr. Augustus Wood and Tawana Petty on his new […]

  • Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance

    Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site 1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, United States

    Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site | March 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. EST (In-person event) | Registration required In celebration of Women's History Month, join us as journalist and author A'Lelia Bundles discusses her latest book—Joy Goddess: A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance. During the 1920s, A’Lelia Walker (daughter of Madam C.J. […]

  • Dr. E. B. Henderson Portrait Unveiling

    City of Falls Church Kenneth R. Burnett Community Center 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, United States

    In-Person Event | March 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. EST To RSVP or for questions, please contact: Cindy L. Mester, Community Relations & Legislative Affairs Director, City of Falls Church 703-248-5004 or cell 571-641-5586 (711 TTY) cmester@fallschurchva. Edwin Bancroft (E.B.) Henderson spent most of his childhood living in an integrated neighborhood in Washington D.C. But […]

  • Freedom Was In Sight – Conversation with Kate Masur, Author

    Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William St, Manassas, VA, United States

    In-Person Event | March 28, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EST Join Pulitzer Prize–finalist and Author Kate Masur for a conversation about this graphic novel that features well-known individuals such as Jennie Dean, Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, and others, drawing on the words and experiences of people who lived during Reconstruction. Registration required (please click […]

  • Informational Meeting for Running for the Executive Council

    Online via Zoom

    Informational Meeting for Running for the Executive Council Tuesday, March 31, 2026 7:00 p.m. EST | 6:00 p.m. CST | 5:00 p.m. MST | 4:00 p.m. PST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Members of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History are warmly invited to attend an informational […]

  • Prince William County Virginia Proclamation

    James J. McCoart Building 1 County Complex Ct., Woodbridge, VA, United States

    In-Person Event | April 7, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EST The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors will recognize and commend the founding of the Organizing Branch of Northern Virginia. For more information, contact [email protected]

  • Northern Virginia Organizing Branch Virtual Meeting

    Online

    Northern Virginia Organizing Branch Virtual Meeting Live Digital Event | April 9, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. EST/ 6:00 p.m. CST/ 5:00 p.m. MST/ 4:00 p.m. PST Updates on the charter process, member involvement, and upcoming programs. Registration is required. Please register via the button below. If you are interested in more information about this meeting, […]

  • ASALH Executive Council Meeting

    Virtual via Zoom

    Executive Council Meeting Thursday, April 9, 2026 7:00 p.m. EST/ 6:00 p.m. CST/ 5:00 p.m. MST/ 4:00 p.m. PST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Access will be provided to current ASALH members who request it. Requests to observe the meeting must be made using this form. PLEASE NOTE: You must be a […]

  • City of Alexandria Proclamation Presentation

    Alexandria Black History Museum 902 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA, United States

    In-Person Event | April 11, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. EST The City of Alexandria will present a proclamation regarding the establishment of the Organizing Northern Virginia Branch. Attendees are welcome to browse the museum and learn more about ASALH and the Alexandria Black History Museum. Want to learn more? Contact [email protected] for more info.

  • 150 Years of the Emancipation Memorial

    Lincoln Park Washington, Washington, DC, United States

    In-Person Event | Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. EST Join the National Park Service as we reflect on a living symbol of America’s 250‑year journey toward full freedom by observing the 150th anniversary of the dedication and unveiling of the Emancipation Memorial in Lincoln Park! Lincoln Park is the largest Capitol Hill Park […]

  • Freedom Suite: Amazing Grace & Uncle Tom

    Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

    Live Digital and In-Person Event | Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. CST / 11:00 a.m. MST / 10:00 a.m. PST "Freedom Suite: Amazing Grace and Uncle Tom" is a reader's theater dramatization of the life of John Newton, the sailor who captained one of the most notorious slave trading […]

  • The W.E.B. DuBois Lecture Presents: Dr. Thavolia Glymph – Unofficial Hostilities: An Arithmetic of Freedom’s Making

    George Mason University, Fenwick Library Main Reading Room-2001 4400 University Dr Fairfax, VA, United States

    The W.E.B. DuBois Lecture Presents: Dr. Thavolia Glymph – Unofficial Hostilities: An Arithmetic of Freedom’s Making In-Person Event | April 15, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. EST/ 11:00 a.m. CST/ 10:00 a.m. MST/ 9:00 a.m. PST The W.E.B. DuBois Lecture Presents: Dr. Thavolia Glymph - Unofficial Hostilities: An Arithmetic of Freedom’s Making Historians have captured in […]

  • ASALH Member’s Meeting

    Online

    Live Digital Event | Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. CST / 5:00 p.m. MST / 4:00 p.m. PST All members are invited to attend a meeting for all ASALH members. Attend to hear updates on Black History Month and other programs that ASALH is embarking on this year. Join […]

  • Touch of Freedom School, Education as a Form of Resistance

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

    In-Person Event | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST   On Saturday April 18, Touch of Freedom School is back with Education as a Form of Resistance. Dr. Kaye leads a discussion on why acquiring and applying knowledge is key to understanding America’s role in global affairs. While the Karson […]

  • GKCBHSG Monthly Program/Meeting: “Making History Every Day: Captain Bill Pinkney lll and the Sea”

    Black Archives Of Mid-America 1722 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, United States

    GKCBHSG Monthly Program/Meeting: "Making History Every Day: Captain Bill Pinkney lll and the Sea” In-Person Event | April 18, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. CST On Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm, the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group will host its monthly program at the Black Archives of Mid-America-1722 E. 17th Terrace-Kansas City, […]

  • First Baptist Church East End Celebrates its 130th Anniversary Through Recognition of Families

    First Baptist Church East End 3000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA, United States

    First Baptist Church East End Celebrates its 130th Anniversary Through Recognition of Families In-Person Event | April 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EST First Baptist Church East End, Institutional Member of Hampton Roads Branch celebrates its 130th Anniversary by Celebrating Families still worshipping as early as the 1920's to 2026. On Sunday April 19th, the […]

  • The Sankofa Cinema Club

    The Sankofa Cinema Club Recorded Digital Event | April 22, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. CST, 5:00 p.m. MST, 4:00 p.m. PST Happy Black Women's History Month! I am inviting you to the monthly virtual meeting of The Sankofa Cinema Club on Wednesday, April 22 from 7pm-8:30pm EST. The Sankofa Cinema Club usually […]

  • In Remembrance of Joseph McCoy

    Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church 606 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

    In Remembrance of Joseph McCoy In-Person Event | April 23, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. EST The NAACP Alexandria Branch and the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) are partnering to host this event as part of Alexandria's ongoing work to honor the memory of Joseph McCoy, a young Black man lynched in Alexandria in 1897, and […]

  • National Historic Marker Weekend

    honoring Nannie Helen Burroughs 128 M Street, NW, DC, WA, United States

    The Annual Black History Month Luncheon will be held on February 28, 2026 in Washington, DC

  • In Remembrance of Joseph McCoy-Alexandria NAACP Presents CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY WORKSHOP

    Durant Center 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, United States

    In Remembrance of Joseph McCoy-Alexandria NAACP Presents CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY WORKSHOP In-Person Event | April 24, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. EST The NAACP Alexandria Branch and the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) are united in their mission to advance civil rights, preserve historical truth, and empower the community through education and action. The Civil Rights […]

  • Organizing Branch Mixer

    Culture Cup Café 8002 Crescent Park Dr, Gainesville, VA, United States

    In-Person Event | April 25, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. EST/ 11:00 a.m. CST/ 10:00 a.m. MST/ 9:00 a.m. PST Updates on the charter process, member involvement, and upcoming programs. If you are interested in more information about this meeting, please contact [email protected] to learn more.   Culture Cup Café 8002 Crescent Park Dr, Gainesville, Virginia […]

  • Branch Meeting with Speaker Jarvis Givens

    Woodridge Neighborhood library 1801 Hamlin St., N.E., Washington, DC, United States

    Live Digital and In-Person Event | April 26, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. EST, 2:00 p.m. CST, 1:00 p.m. MST, 12:00 p.m. PST This event is in person and on zoom. Dr. Givens will speak on African Americans and education. Want to learn more? Contact [email protected] for more information.

  • PhilaMontco Branch of ASALH – General Membership Meeting

    New Courtland Elder Services 6950 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In-Person Event | April 26, 2026 | 3 - 5 pm EST  Location: New Courtland Elder Services 6950 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

  • Faith, Hope & Love: History-Making Women of Our Time

    Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 1400 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, United States

    In-Person Event | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. CST / 2:00 p.m. MST / 1:00 p.m. PST Vikki J. Myers, co-founder and director of worship of Kingdom Impact Theater Ministries, will present a revival of her monologue and music performance, "Faith, Hope and Love: History-Making Women of Our Time," […]

  • Steal This Story, Please!

    Charles Theater 1711 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Steal This Story, Please! In-Person Event | May 2, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. CST, 5:00 p.m. MST, 4:00 p.m. PST Q&A with: Film Participant Amy Goodman & Directors Carl Deal & Tia Lessin, moderated by Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead (host of Today with Dr. Kaye)

  • JUST: Living History Panel-Our Civil Rights Heritage

    The Historic St. Phillip AME Church 613 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, GA, United States

    JUST: Living History Panel-Our Civil Rights Heritage | In-Person Event | May 3, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. EST, 3:30 p.m EDT, 1:30 p.m. CST, 12:30 p.m. MST, 11:30 a.m. PST On Sunday afternoon May 3, our Savannah Yamacraw Branch historian, Dr. Otis Johnson, led a panel composed of four of Savannah's civil rights leaders from […]

  • Join us in honoring Director Robert G. Stanton

    Carpenters' Hall 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us in honoring Director Robert G. Stanton | May 7, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. EST (In-person event) Carpenter's Company of the City & County of Philidelphia invites you to join us for the presentation of The David McCullough Prize for Excellence in American Public History, honoring Robert G. Stanton, former Director of the National […]

  • Nannie Helen Burroughs Inaugural Conference

    Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, Washington, DC, United States

    In-Person Event | Friday, May 8, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST   Join us for an opportunity to connect and share with fellow enthusiasts of Nannie H. Burroughs' legacy.  What to expect: Oral histories, Panel discussions, Dance Performance, Poetry, Walking tour of the National Training School for Women and Girls Campus, and more.  […]

  • Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade

    Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, Washington, DC, United States

    In-Person Event | Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST   Join us for a full day of reflection, learning, and community engagement! Enjoy food, family-friendly fun, and local resources while honoring our neighborhood's rich history and the powerful impact of Nannie Helen Burroughs. Let's walk, learn, and grow together!

  • ASALH Executive Council Meeting

    Virtual via Zoom

    Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:00 p.m. EST/ 6:00 p.m. CST/ 5:00 p.m. MST/ 4:00 p.m. PST This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Requests to observe […]

  • GKCBHSG Monthly Program/Meeting: “GKCBHSG Members Making and Preserving History”

    Black Archives Of Mid-America 1722 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, United States

    GKCBHSG Monthly Program/Meeting: "GKCBHSG Members Making and Preserving History" In-Person Event | May 16, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. CST | 2:oo p.m EST The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group(GKCBHSG) will host its monthly program/meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST at the Black Archives of Mid-America.  This meeting will highlight […]

  • ASALH All Branch Officers Meeting

    Online

    ASALH All Branch Officers Meeting | Live Digital Event | May 21, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. CST, 5:00 p.m. MST, 4:00 p.m. PST To join, Zoom info can be found on the Branch Member's Private Page. For more information, contact [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: You must be a member to attend this meeting. […]

  • Northern Virginia Organizing Branch Virtual Meeting

    Online

    Northern Virginia Organizing Branch Virtual Meeting Live Digital Event | May 23, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EST/ 9:00 a.m. CST/ 8:00 a.m. MST/ 7:00 a.m. PST Monthly 4th Saturday Branch Zoom Meeting Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SITepGmVRIyzWw-bLoxITQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

  • Northern Virginia Organizing Branch Virtual Meeting

    Online

    Northern Virginia Organizing Branch Virtual Meeting Live Digital Event | 10:00 a.m. EST/ 9:00 a.m. CST/ 8:00 a.m. MST/ 7:00 a.m. PST Monthly 4th Saturday Branch Zoom Meeting Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SITepGmVRIyzWw-bLoxITQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.