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ASALH mourns the passing of Betty Reid Soskin, America’s Oldest National Park Service Ranger Ever

ASALH remembers the life and legacy of Betty Reid Soskin, trailblazing historian and the National Park Service’s oldest active ranger, who lived to be 104.

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ASALH mourns the passing of former National President William Hamilton Harris

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Dr. John Fleming

ASALH mourns the passing of former National President Dr. John Fleming

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THE HONORABLE CHARLES B. RANGEL

ASALH Mourns the loss of former Congressman Charles Rangel

ASALH Mourns the loss of Former Congressman and CBC founder Charles B. Rangel

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ASALH mourns the loss of PhilaMontco Branch Member Justine Presha Devan

ASALH mourns the loss of ASALH PhilaMontco Branch Member Justine Presha DeVan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and colleagues.

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ASALH mourns the loss of Gwendolyn Kelly former ASALH Executive Council Member

ASALH mourns the loss of Gwendolyn Kelly, former ASALH Executive Council Member. Our thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends.

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ASALH mourns the loss of Congressman Sylvester Turner

ASALH mourns the loss of Congressman Sylvester Turner, who represented the Fifth District in Houston, Texas. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family, staff, and constituents.

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ASALH mourns the loss of Florida State Senator Geraldine Thomson

Senator Thompson was a dedicated member of ASALH and was active in the Dorothy Turner Johnson Branch in Central Florida (Orlando). She advocated for Black History and was a frequent speaker at ASALH conferences,...

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ASALH Mourns the Loss of Dr. Derryn Moten, JAAH Assistant Book Review Editor

The Journal of African American History announces the death of Derryn E. Moten, assistant book review editor.

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ASALH Mourns the Passing of Nikki Giovanni

ASALH remembers Nikki Giovanni 1943-2024.

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