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 […]
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 […]
General Meeting
All ASALH members are invited to attend the Annual Branch Workshop. The Zoom information will be emailed to all current members. If you are a current member and have […]
All ASALH members are invited to attend the Annual Members Business Meeting. The Zoom information will be emailed to all current members. If you are a current member and […]
The ASALH Annual Conference is an occasion to explore the history and culture of people of African descent. Our conference brings together more than one thousand people, including educators, students, […]
The community forum features Rep. Angela Nixon, Rev. Kim McKissick, Isaiah Rumlin, Cliff Albright, Jametoria Burton, Rev. Karl Smith, Lois B Wilkins, Imam Lateef A. Majied, Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, Joe Ross, Sr.
Bus loads at 7:00 a.m. EST Bus departs at 7:30 a.m. EST Bus returns to the hotel at 5:00 p.m. EST Tour of St. Augustine: Ft. Mose Historic State Park Ft. […]
Featuring speakers: Shawn Halifax and Parker McMullen-Bushman
This Plenary Session features panelists Alan Spears, Adrienne Nirdé, Edda Fields Black, Turkiya Lowe, and Gerald McWorter.
AACRN Exhibit booth, AACRN Workshop, National Historic Landmarks/ National Register and AACRN Workshop
Bus loads at 7:30 a.m. EST Bus departs at 8:00 a.m. EST Bus returns to the hotel at 12:00 p.m. EST Tour of Jacksonville – we will either stop at […]
This Plenary Session features panelists Zebulon Miletsky, Brian Jones, Stefan Bradley, Shirletta Kinchen, Jelani Favors, and Darius Young.
A Workshop/Gathering in the park to learn about Black History and Black Resistance through the reading, acting, and artistry of ASALH and other banned book authors. Conference participants are encouraged […]
This Conference Session features author Artika Tyner discussing her book, The Inclusive Leader.
This Conference Session features author Dr. Leonard Weather, Jr. discussing his book, Endometriosis, the Name of the Pain and How to Repress It.
This Conference Session features author Annette Teasdell discussing her book, Unbleaching the Curriculum.
This Conference Session features author Benjamin Weber discussing his book, American Purgatory.
This Conference Session features authors Joi Spencer and Kerri Ullucci discussing their book, Anti-Blackness at School.
This is an in-person event. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Conference Center A - 3rd floor
This Plenary Session features panelists Omar Eaton-Martinez, Mark Anthony Neal, Lionel Kimble, and Andre Johnson.
This Conference Session features author Beverly W. Davis discussing her book, The Road to Redemption.
This Conference Session features author Mozella Mitchell discussing her book, Yea, Lord, Moving with the Spirit.
This Conference Session features author AJ Sam discussing his book, A Journey Far.
This Conference Session features author Gloria Browne-Marshall discussing her book, She Took Justice.
This session features Lisa Brock
This session features Lisa Brock
This Plenary Session features panelists Jasmin Young, Ula Taylor, Natanya Duncan, and Robyn Spencer.
This Conference Session features author Mary Romney-Schaab discussing her book, An Afro-Caribbean in the Nazi Era.
This Conference Session features author Joyce Mosley discussing her book, Gram's Gift.
This Conference Session features author Diane Spivey discussing her book, At the Table of Power.
