Events for January 27, 2025 – ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month

ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

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Mary McLeod Bethune and Carter G. Woodson are cornerstones of Black history and the ASALH legacy. Bethune’s tireless work for education and equality, combined with Woodson’s vision to preserve and teach Black history, laid the foundation for the ongoing work of ASALH. Today, as attacks on Black history intensify, it’s more important than ever to honor their legacy and stand against the erasure of our past.Join us at this year’s Annual Luncheon to be part of a movement that supports Black history and ASALH’s mission. The event will feature impactful activities that deepen your commitment to preserving and sharing Black history.asalh.org/calendar/99th-annual-black-history-month-luncheon/#ASALH #BlackHistory #SupportBlackHistory #CarterGWoodson #MaryMcLeodBethune #DefendBlackHistory #BHMLuncheon ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

6 days ago

On this day, February 1, we remember Echol Cole and Robert Walker, two African American sanitation workers who tragically lost their lives in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. Crushed to death in a malfunctioning garbage truck, their deaths underscored the dangerous and unjust working conditions faced by Black sanitation workers. Their passing became the catalyst for the historic 1968 Memphis sanitation workers’ strike, where hundreds of workers demanded safer conditions, better pay, and union recognition. This movement gained national attention, drawing the support of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who traveled to Memphis to champion their cause. The strike highlighted the deep connection between labor rights and racial justice, forever linking the fight for economic dignity to the Civil Rights Movement. Today, we honor their sacrifice as a symbol of resilience and progress.Learn More: crossculturalsolidarity.com/the-memphis-strike-part-one-the-garbage-workers/ ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

6 days ago

On this day, February 1, 1960, four courageous African American college students—Ezell Blair Jr. (later known as Jibreel Khazan), Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond—later known as the Greensboro Four, ignited a powerful movement for civil rights. The students, all freshmen at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College (now North Carolina A&T State University), sat down at a whites-only lunch counter at Woolworth's in Greensboro, North Carolina, and refused to leave after being denied service. Their peaceful protest inspired a wave of sit-ins across the country, challenging segregation and demanding equal rights. This pivotal moment in history highlighted the power of youth activism and collective action in the fight against racial injustice.Learn More: www.lectures.iastate.edu/lectures/reflections-greensboro-four#:~:text=On%20February%201%2C%201960.... ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

6 days ago

Every day is about Black history, but we’ll take the spotlight this month! Celebrate with us, learn with us, and honor the legacy together 🤎#ASALH #BHM2025 #CarterGWoodson #AfricanAmericansAndLabor ... See MoreSee Less

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Museum of African American History and Culture