Visions of America

August 16, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm EDT

Celebrating America 250

Unfinished Revolutions through

Visions of America

All stories, all people, all places.

Presented by IMLS 250, PBS BOOKS, and ASALH

Virtual Conversation

A tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the Desegregation of the Armed Forces

Featuring: Matthew Delmont, Ph.D., Jeffery Sammons, Ph.D., BGen Terry V. Williams

Moderated by IMLS Director – Crosby Kemper

Wednesday, August 16th at 8 P.M. EST | 5 P.M. PST

Details

Date:: August 16, 2023
Time:: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm EDT
Event Categories:: ASALH Events, Branch Events, Member Events, National Events

Organizer

: PBS Books & ASALH

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

6 days ago

Introducing the latest edition of the Black History Bulletin: Teaching Truth to Power! 🌟 Dive into powerful narratives, untold stories, and educational insights that illuminate the past, inspire the present, and shape the future. #ASALH #blackhistorybulletin #TeachingTruthtoPower ... See MoreSee Less

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

7 days ago

Discovering the legend of Robert Johnson: a pioneer of blues, his music echoes through time, reminding us of the resilience and brilliance of black artists. 🎸✨ #ASALH #KnowYourBlackHistory #InternationalGuitarMonth ____Robert Johnson (1911-1938) is one of the most enigmatic figures in music history, particularly in the realm of blues. Born in Mississippi, his life was tragically brief, but his impact immense. Johnson's haunting voice and unparalleled guitar skills revolutionized the blues genre, influencing generations of musicians from Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton. Despite recording only 29 songs, his mastery of the Delta blues style left an indelible mark on American music. His mysterious life, shrouded in legend and myth, has added to his allure, making him an iconic figure not only in blues but also in black history, symbolizing resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of art in the face of adversity. ... See MoreSee Less

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

7 days ago

Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to Receive Eighth Honorary Doctorate for Unwavering Commitment to Civil Rights The Jacksonville Free Press ... See MoreSee Less

Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to Receive Eighth Honorary Doctorate for Unwavering Commitment to Civil Rights - Free Press of Jacksonville

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Opal Lee will soon hold her eighth honorary doctorate in recognition of her activism legacy and unwavering commitment to civil rights. According to People magazine, Southern Methodist University will ...

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

7 days ago

"The Black reparations movement in the U.S. is growing because it has become apparent that the U.S. political and corporate elites haveretreated from a commitment to racial justice." — Sundiata Cha-Jua, University of Illinois Quote of the Week The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education ... See MoreSee Less

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