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Black History Month Festival News

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We Are Still Running to the Fight!

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) celebrates African Americans and Labor during its annual Black History Month Luncheon

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ASALH Will Offer Several Free Events for this Year’s Black History Month Virtual Festival

The Black History Month Festival will feature a rich program of scholarly sessions and many other events that illuminate the importance of the current struggle to own and control our own narrative.

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Black History Month Souvenir Journal

The 98th Annual Black History Month Luncheon and Virtual Festival Souvenir Journal is available in digital format for an immersive journey through history!

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The ASALH Book Prize Finalists Announced

The winner(s) of the ASALH Book Prize will be announced on ASALH TV on February 20th at 6:00 p.m. EST. This event is part of the 2024 ASALH Black History Month Festival.

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ASALH announces Annual Black History Theme of 2024

WASHINGTON, DC — The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is proud to announce the Annual Black History theme of African Americans and the Arts for 2024.

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2023 Black History Month Festival FAQs – Archive

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Black History Month Festival - All February Long

About the 2025 Black History Month Virtual Festival

This year's festIval will celebrate the theme of African Americans and Labor, starting February 1st 2025.

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Executive Summary

Learn more about the 2023 Black History Theme: Black Resistance

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2025 Festival Survey

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Stay Connected

Stay up to date on upcoming Black History Month Festival events

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The Association for the Study of African American Life & History was founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Father of #BlackHistoryMonth.
We’re here to make Black history more than a cha We’re here to make Black history more than a chapter in the past – it’s the blueprint for the future. As our founder and the father of Black History Month once said, "Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history." - Carter G. Woodson #ASALH #BHM2025 #AfricanAmericansAndLabor
Maggie L. Walker was a pioneering African American Maggie L. Walker was a pioneering African American businesswoman, educator, and civil rights leader. She made history in 1903 as the first African American woman to charter a bank in the United States, the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, which provided financial services to the Black community in Richmond, Virginia. Walker was deeply committed to economic empowerment, advocating for Black entrepreneurship and financial independence. In addition to her work in banking, she was a leader in the fraternal organization, the Independent Order of St. Luke, and played a key role in advancing education and social services for African Americans. Walker’s legacy as a trailblazer in both business and civil rights continues to inspire generations of Black women and entrepreneurs.
Advertise at the 2025 Black History Month Festival Advertise at the 2025 Black History Month Festival! Join us in honoring the legacy of Black labor organizers like Jaribu Hill, a civil rights attorney and workers' rights advocate, and Chris Smalls, a labor leader who led the push for Amazon’s first U.S. union. Their work highlights the power of collective action—just like your business or organization can make an impact at the Black History Month Luncheon. Showcase your brand while supporting ASALH’s mission. Secure your ad space today! Link in our bio.
Celebrating Black history isn’t just a month – Celebrating Black history isn’t just a month – it’s a movement! Let’s honor the legacies, the stories, and the labor that built this nation. #ASALH #BHM2025 #AfricanAmericansAndLabor
Fannie Lou Hamer was a courageous civil rights lea Fannie Lou Hamer was a courageous civil rights leader and voting rights activist who became a powerful voice for racial equality in the 1960s. Born in Mississippi, Hamer dedicated her life to challenging systemic racism and empowering African Americans to exercise their right to vote. She co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party in 1964 to challenge the all-white delegation at the Democratic National Convention, gaining national attention for her testimony about voter suppression and racial violence. Hamer’s activism extended to economic justice as she worked to combat poverty in the Black community through initiatives like the Freedom Farm Cooperative. Her unwavering courage and determination made her an enduring symbol of grassroots activism and the fight for justice. #AfricanAmericansandLabor #ASALH #FannieLouHamer
Become a Sponsor of the 2025 Black History Month F Become a Sponsor of the 2025 Black History Month Festival! Join us in celebrating the theme, African Americans & Labor, and honoring the contributions of leaders like Lee Saunders, championing workers' rights, and Mae Jemison, breaking barriers in STEM and beyond. Partner with us to empower communities, inspire action, and spotlight the achievements of Black workers throughout history. Sponsorship opportunities are open now—don’t miss this chance to make an impact! Link in our bio! 🔗 #ASALH #AfricanAmericansandLabor #BHM2025
Today, we honor the dream and the legacy. 🕊️ Today, we honor the dream and the legacy. 🕊️ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us that "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Let’s continue the work, together. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - MLK Reminder: ASALH will honor Dr. King’s legacy by participating in the MLK National Day of Service on January 20, 2025. The ASALH offices will be closed. #ASALH #MLKDay #KeepTheLegacyAlive
“We are a strong-willed and stubborn people, and “We are a strong-willed and stubborn people, and since we have survived the Middle Passage and slavery, the Civil War, and Jim Crow, we will survive what is happening in this country. We will keep rising, we will keep going forward, and we will continue to be the hope and the dream of our ancestors.” - Karsonya Wise Whitehead Karsonya Wise Whitehead, a trailblazing academic and advocate, is the newly elected President of ASALH. As a Professor of Communication and African and African American Studies at Loyola University Maryland and the founding Executive Director of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace, & Social Justice, Dr. Whitehead brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Known for her award-winning work as a radio host and editorial columnist, she has dedicated her career to amplifying Black history and culture. As ASALH President, Dr. Whitehead is committed to advancing Dr. Carter G. Woodson's vision, positioning ASALH as a leading voice for the Black community through education, activism, and innovative outreach.
Myers was a key figure in Black history and the la Myers was a key figure in Black history and the labor movement during Reconstruction. In 1868, he founded the Colored Caulkers Trade Union Society, organizing Black workers to secure fair wages and workplace protections. A year later, he established the Colored National Labor Union (CNLU), serving as its first president and uniting Black workers to demand economic justice in a racially divided labor market. His efforts not only empowered African American laborers but also inspired the broader fight for equality, with Frederick Douglass succeeding him as CNLU president in 1872. #AfricanAmericansandLabor #ASALH #IsaacMyers
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