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ASALH Executive Council Meeting
Online via ZoomExecutive Council Meeting Thursday, April 24, 2025 (PLEASE NOTE: This meeting has been moved from April 17th to April 24th) 7:30 p.m. EST This meeting will be held online via […]
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Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Rochelle Rice Presents Tell Her This
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United StatesAs a singer and songwriter, Rochelle Rice creates introspective and deeply profound live music experiences. Her brand of lyric-driven, heart-centered music has led to collaborations with the storied Sweet Honey in the Rock and the fiery and fierce behld.
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A National Town Hall Meeting: Report Card on Trump – First 100 Days
Shiloh Baptist Church 1500 Ninth Street NW, DC, United States -
The Oxon Cove Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm 6411 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, Prince George, MD, United StatesThe National Park Service, the Town of Forest Heights and Potomac Riverkeeper invite you to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Oxon Cove Trail on April 26 at 11:30 a.m. This momentous occasion will feature remarks from local government leaders and representatives from the National Park Service. The Forest Heights Elementary School choir will […]
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ASALH W. Marvin Dulaney Branch Host Freedom Schools Saturdays
African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX, United States -
National Week of Action
In Person & Virtual Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, United StatesNational Week of Action April 27 to May 3, 2025 12:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. CST The National Week of Action will be held from April 27 to May 3, 2025. […]
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Bethel Dukes Branch April Business Meeting and Speaker Presentation
Woodridge Branch DC Public Library 1801 Hamlin Street, NE Washington, Washington, DC, United StatesLive Digital Event Via Zoom | April 27, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. CST This month's presenter Leslye Penelope is a mighty special presenter - she is Bethel Dukes granddaughter! She is a Howard graduate - okay course - HU - you know! And her genre is fantasy and historical fiction. Her most recent […]
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Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) & ASALH Presents “LIFT!: Music and Black Labor Series”
CAAPA Cultural Center (CCC) 1900 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, MD, United States -
ASALH Second National Convening: Beyond the First 100 Days
OnlineThe interest in this Convening has exceeded our expectations. To accommodate all who are interested, the program will be available on YouTube. Go to the AAPF Channel at 7 pm EST to participate. https://www.youtube.com/@aapolicyforum/streams The live program will be posted at 7 pm EST, not before. It was Angela Davis who taught us that freedom is […]
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TWDK Book Club
Online via ZoomOnline via Zoom | May 1, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. EST to 8:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, April 30th marked the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, which included 140+ Executive orders; attacks on and cancellation of DEI policies; sweeping changes to the immigration policy coupled with mass arrests and deportations; threats to universities along with […]
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Gathering in Washington: A Walk from the John A. Wilson Building Steps to the NMAAHC
John A. Wilson Building 1350 PA Avenue (across from Freedom Plaza), WashingtonIn-Person Event | May 3, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. EST to 1:00 p.m. EST ASALH has partnered with the Freedom to Learn Network—a coalition of civil rights organizations including the African American Policy Forum, the National Urban League, the National Council of Negro Women, the Legal Defense Fund, the Lawyer’s Committee, among many others—for the […]
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The African American Story and the Role of Communities of Faith
National Museum of African American History and Culture Washington, DC, United StatesIn conjunction with/ in honor of the Freedom to Learn National Week of Action. A portion of the proceeds will benefit NMAAHC.
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ASALH W. Marvin Dulaney Branch Meeting
African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX, United States -
May Carter G. Woodson Branch Meeting
VirtualAll individuals who are members or who are interested in joining the Carter G. Woodson Branch in Washington, DC should join this meeting. Topic: 2025 Carter G. Woodson Branch Meetings Time: 7:00pm Join Zoom Meeting https://asalh.zoom.us/j/88608498676?pwd=4G8ESNQDpfUsBXIRHIaGagKdgqBabI.1 Meeting ID: 886 0849 8676 Passcode: 121423 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,88608498676# US (Washington DC) +19292056099,,88608498676# US (New […]
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ASALH Mobile AL Branch Meeting
VirtualVirtual Branch Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Email [email protected] to receive the meeting link.
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Coffee and Convo with the President and Vice Presidents
OnlineCoffee and Convo with the President and Vice Presidents Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. CST Live Digital Event All ASALH members are invited to attend this gathering to receive updates on ASALH and share information with President Whitehead, Vice President for Membership, and Vice President for Programs. Branch officers are encouraged to […]
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Wise Reagon Arts & Strathmore Present: Over My Head, I Hear Music in the Air: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Bernice Johnson Reagon
The Music Center at The Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD, United StatesSingers, scholars, poets, and creatives across the spectrum of life come together to celebrate the journey and work of Bernice Johnson Reagon. Curated by Toshi Reagon.
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ASALH Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group May Program/Meeting
Black Archives Of Mid-America 1722 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, United StatesIn person Event | May 17, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. CST On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm, the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group will host its monthly program and meeting. This month, we delve into the life, work, and legacy of a lesser-known Kansas City historical figure, C.H.J. Taylor. Although C.H.J. […]
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Preserving Sacred Spaces Virtual Discussion Featuring Dr. Jessica Millward and Janice Hayes-Williams
Virtual via ZoomOnline Via Zoom | May 17, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST In celebration of National Preservation Month, we invite you to an inspiring virtual discussion as we honor the remarkable story of Charity Folks, a formerly enslaved woman who self-emancipated and owned property in Annapolis, MD–some of which the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum stands on today. Join […]
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ASALH Atlanta Branch Meeting
West End Library 525 Peeple Street, Atlanta, GA, United States -
ASALH Prince George’s County Truth Branch: The Mis-Education of the Negro Book Discussion
Ridgely Rosenwald School Museum 8507 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD, United StatesIn person Event | May 17, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. EST The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Truth Branch of Prince George's County will host a book discussion with The Friends of Woodmore Book Club. It will be held at the Historic Ridgeley Rosenwald School Museum located at 8507 […]
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6888th Gravesite Celebration of Sgt. Hilda P Griggs – Member of the 6888th Postal Battalion
Lakeview Memorial Gardens 1300 RT-130N, Cinnaminson, United StatesThe Only Black, All-Female Unit to Serve Overseas in World War II Receives the Congressional Gold Medal Sgt. Hilda P Griggs was a member of the 6888th WWII Army Women's Postal Battalion. She was born in Delair, NJ, and graduated from Palmyra / Pennsauken HS. We are commemorating her service with the placement of a […]
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New Jersey’s First “Six Triple Eight Day”
Allentown Methodist Cemetery Hamilton Street and, Broad St, Allentown, NJ, United StatesIn-Person Event | May 18, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. EST | Free New Jersey’s First “Six Triple Eight Day” Ceremony to honor 27 NJ African American women for WWII service Allentown, NJ. On Sunday, May 18, 2025 beginning at 3 pm New Jersey will, for the first time, officially honor the 27 African American women […]
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ASALH Memphis Area Branch Meeting
Virtual via ZoomMemphis Area Branch Meetings will beheld Quarterly or as needed- Virtually, Hybrid and in-person.
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ASALH James Weldon Johnson Branch Meeting
Jacksonville Urban League 903 W Union Street, Jacksonville, FL, United StatesHybrid Event | May 24, 2025 | 10:15 a.m. EST / 9:15 a.m. CST The James Weldon Johnson Branch Meeting is a hybrid event: In-Person at Jacksonville Urban League and […]
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Free Webinar – National Parks Culture: Art, Place-Making, and Belonging
WebinarWebinar | May 29, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. EST to 4:30 p.m. EST Although the National Park Service (NPS) is often thought of as a straightforward preservation agency, it is […]
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Documentary Short Film Premiere: Help Us to Help Each Other Lord: The Story of Morningstar Tabernacle Number 88 of Cabin John, Maryland
Round House Theatre 4545 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD, Bethesda, MD, United StatesThe Friends of Moses Hall are excited to announce the premiere of Help Us to Help Each Other Lord: The Story of Morningstar Tabernacle on June 3, 2025, at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD. This documentary celebrates the legacy of the historic Morningstar Moses Cemetery and Hall. We invite all local historians, preservationists, and community members to help spread the word.
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Teaching During Turmoil: Implementing CR-SE in Spring 2025
Online via ZoomOnline via Zoom | June 5, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. EST to 12:00 p.m. EST The Institute for Critical Race & Ethnic Studies and EmpowerED K-16 Collaborative at St. John’s […]
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ASALH Executive Council Meeting
Loyola University_ , United StatesExecutive Council Meeting Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00 pm – 4:00pm EST This meeting will be held in person. Details will be emailed for all members who RSVP by June […]
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Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) & ASALH Presents “LIFT!: Music and Black Labor Series”
CAAPA Cultural Center (CCC) 1900 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, MD, United States -
Because of Us: I Am “Building Community” Surviving and Thriving in America
National Museum of African American History and Culture Washington, DC, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 7, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. EST to 2:00 p.m. EST This tour will discuss the theme of the unique Black perspective of “building family” and how […]
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Banneker School Foundation Juneteenth Jazz and Folk Music Festival
8800 McAfee Rd Parkville, Missouri 64152 8800 McAfee Rd, Parkville, MO, United States -
ASALH W. Marvin Dulaney Branch Meeting
African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX, United States -
ASALH Branches Philadelphia Heritage and PhilaMontco Present Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation
Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 12, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. EST | Free Join the Philadelphia Heritage and PhilaMontco Branches of ASALH for the opening reception of the exhibit Voices of […]
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Freedom Schools at the African American Museum of Dallas
African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 14 through August 23, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. CST Learn the history they don’t want you to know. The W. M. Dulaney Branch of ASALH invites […]
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Meet ASALH President Kaye Wise Whitehead at Morehouse College
Morehouse College 830 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 18, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. EST Join us at Morehouse College to hear from ASALH President Kaye Wise Whitehead. She and Executive Director Sylvia Cyrus will […]
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Free Public Events to Feature Contemporary Art, Living History, Culinary Experiences, and Cultural Storytelling, June 19–21, 2025
Houston Houston, TX, United StatesHOUSTON, TX – April 29, 2025 – The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) proudly announces Juneteenth @160: U.S. Colored Troops' Call to Freedom | Our Journey to Progress, a dynamic three-day community celebration […]
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Carter G. Woodson Branch – Juneteenth Observance
The African American Civil War Memorial 1925 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 19, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. EST | Open to the public This Thursday is the Juneteenth National Holiday. The African American Civil War Memorial in Northwest […]
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JUNETEENTH – A Dialogue on Change and Community
Dallas Historical Society Auditorium 3939 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 19, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. CST
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Third National Convening “Staying Awake During the Great Revolution: Community, Culture, and a Call to Action”
OnlineAs we continue to plan out our programming, we are delighted to announce our Third National Convening “Staying Awake During the Great Revolution: Community, Culture, and a Call to Action” […]
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“10,000 Black Men Named George” Film Screening 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters & Maid
Los Angeles Public Library – Mark Taper Auditorium 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, United StatesScreening of the film "10,000 Black Men Named George" in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters & Maids Reception: 1:00 pm Screening: 2:00 pm […]
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Freedom Schools at the African American Museum of Dallas
African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 14 through August 23, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. CST Learn the history they don’t want you to know. The W. M. Dulaney Branch of ASALH invites […]
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All My Bones Remember: A Special Event Honoring Lucille Clifton
The Clifton House 2605 Talbot Road, Baltimore, MD, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 27 through June 29, 2025 We welcome our community for a transformative gathering honoring the life, work, and enduring spirit of Lucille Clifton and the Clifton Family. Join us for All of My Bones Remember, a three-day series of programs that weave together memory, legacy, and lineage. Events include panels, intimate discussions, communal activations, […]
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Late Skates Celebrating Women in Nature and Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday
Anacostia Park Skate Pavilion 1500 Anacostia Drive, S.E., Washington, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 28, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EST Join us at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion for the first Late Skate of the season! Kick off your summer […]
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Freedom Schools at the African American Museum of Dallas
African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 14 through August 23, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. CST Learn the history they don’t want you to know. The W. M. Dulaney Branch of ASALH invites you to join our Freedom School, a powerful summer program taught by Dr. Dinkinesh Madiba (aka Lucy Houston) at the African American Museum in Dallas. […]
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30th Anniversary of the James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH & Commemoration of the 154th Birthday of James Weldon Johnson
The River Club 1 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, FL, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 28, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. EST The James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH will celebrate its 30th Anniversary and commemorate the 154th birthday of James Weldon Johnson on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The branch is honored to have as our guest speaker the National President of the Association for the Study […]
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5th Sunday Black History Program
Shiloh Baptist Church 1500 Ninth Street NW, DC, United StatesIn-Person Event | June 29, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. EST
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Network to Freedom Webinar
Online via ZoomOnline via Zoom | June 30, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. EST/ 12:00 p.m. CST Network to Freedom Webinar Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://asalh.zoom.us/j/89071061959?pwd=Pmqy5wVLp1NYeltRw4nlNwOKFeQ1iE.1 Passcode:616899 Phone one-tap: +19292056099,,89071061959#,,,,*616899# […]
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What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 1411 W St. SE, Washington, DC, United StatesIn-Person Event | Saturday July 5, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. EST Frederick Douglass’s speech “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” continues to challenge and resonate with audiences, […]