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Black History Month Proclamation

A Proclamation Honoring Black History

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We Proclaim It! Celebrate Black History Month 2026

Letter from the ASALH President's Desk

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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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Resistance in the Face of the Government Shutdown

Letter from the ASALH President's Desk

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ASALH Executive Director Sylvia Y. Cyrus Leads the Organization into a New Century

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A Special Welcome from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and ASALH welcome you to the 110th Annual Conference

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Welcome to Atlanta from Rev. Raphael Warnock, US Senator for Georgia

Rev. Raphael Warnock, US Senator for Georgia and ASALH invite you to the 110th Annual Conference!

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ACLS Statement Regarding the White House Review of Smithsonian Institution Museums

ACLS strongly opposes the White House directive forcing Smithsonian museums to alter exhibits, calling it censorship that undermines scholarly expertise and academic freedom.

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Juneteenth 2025: A Moment of Rest & Resistance

From the ASALH President's desk

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A Message from the President

ASALH urges safety and preparedness ahead of June 14 “No Kings” marches and military parade.

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UPCOMING NATIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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November 18, 2025 - January 22, 2026

2025 Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest

Jan 22
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

ASALH Executive Council Meeting

Jan 23
9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Fort Pillow State Historic Park Grand Opening of the New Suspension Bridge

Jan 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Manasota Branch of ASALH January Membership Meeting

Jan 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Touch of Freedom School with the Karson Institute

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