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 […]
In-Person Event | March 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EST Syster Hall 1031 W. Euclid Avenue Sarasota, Florida
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 […]
In-Person Event | March 28, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. CST The luncheon honors the winners of the 2026 Robert and Charmaine Price Heritage Bowl. In addition to honoring our winners, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
In-Person Event | March 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. EST/ 8:00 a.m. CST/ 7:00 a.m. MST/ 6:00 a.m. PST Want to learn more about this event? Contact [email protected]
In-Person Event | March 29, 2026 | 12:00 p.m EST Join us for a hands-on, spring-inspired cake decorating class as we sculpt simple flower pots and bloom-ing toppers. In this […]
In-Person Event | March 29, 2026 | 5:00 p.m EST Seth Kibel & The Kleztet will entertain and delight with a program focused on upbeat klezmer music (Eastern-European Jewish folk music) along with some detours into Yiddish folk song, jazz, swing, […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
In-Person Event | April 9, 2026 | 7:00 p.m EST A history of Black poets in Washington, DC, reveals how they have reflected and transformed American cultural discourse The discussion […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Using Our Art to Tell Our Stories V: We Remember Fort Pillow (Faith) 4/11/2026 - 5/31/2026 This exhibition invites visitors to experience history through the eyes, voices, and creativity of […]
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 […]
Engaging Afice With International Scientific Committees
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 […]
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” 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 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 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
In-Person Event | April 25, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EST Syster Hall 1031 W. Euclid Avenue Sarasota, Florida
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 […]
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.
In-Person Event | April 26, 2026 | 3 - 5 pm EST Location: New Courtland Elder Services 6950 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
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," […]
NEWARK, NJ - (For Release 4.30.26) — The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced that registration is now officially open for the 15th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the premier springboard for emerging vocalists.
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 | 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 […]
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended
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 […]
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. […]
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!
Engaging Afice With International Scientific Committees
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" 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 […]
Virtual Event | May 17, 2026 | Time TBD
The Booksigning at Magic City Bookstore is set for May 18th at 7 PM CST Registration for the event https://magiccitybooks.com/events/5033520260518
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 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 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.
