Passing of Eldred Andrew Moore
A closed casket memorial for Eldred Andrew Moore will be held at the Piscataway Funeral Home Saturday January 16, 2021 from 9am – 11am for immediate family and friends. To
Henry Aaron: A Tribute From ASALH
By virtue of the good fortune of the spelling of his last name, Henry Aaron was seemingly destined to be the first name listed in the Official Encyclopedia of Baseball.
Passing of Dr. Beverly Washington Jones
Dr. Beverly Washington Jones passed away today, July 19, 2020. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at NC Central University, she made history by becoming the first Black woman
VIDEO: ASALH Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis & Rev. C.T. Vivian
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) joins with the world in mourning the physical absence from our presence of Reverend Cordy Tindell Vivian and Congressman John Robert Lewis.
ASALH MOURNS THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS
Dear ASALH Members and Friends, When the sad news came that John Lewis had succumbed to pancreatic cancer, I found the words, “John Lewis is dead,” hard to say and
ASALH Mourns the passing of Professor David C. Driskell
Dear friends of the Driskell Center, We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Professor David C. Driskell on April 1st, 2020 at the age of 89. During
ASALH Mourns the passing of Civil Rights Icon Rev. Joseph Lowry
ASALH mourns the passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, an outspoken civil rights icon. Dr. Lowery was a supporter of ASALH and served on the honorary committee for the Atlanta
ASALH mourns the Passing of Hidden Figure Dr. Katherine Johnson
The mathematician’s experience showed how valuable diversity can be for inspiring scientific progress
ASALH Mourns the passing of Mrs. Florence Radcliffe
Mrs. Florence Racliffe was 103 years old and was the oldest active member of ASALH. She was a dedicated and committed keeper of the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
ASALH mourns the loss of Representative Elilijah Cummings
ASALH mourns the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings. We have lost one of our heroes. History books will tell of his leadership, his courage, and his tireless commitment to the
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