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Francis Lewis Cardozo: An Unsung Hero of Reconstruction, The Untold Story of the First African American Elected to Statewide Office in United States History 1865-1877

Pamela Reese Smith

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Inspired to Climb Higher: The Challenges, Questions, Struggles, and Joy of Earning Your Doctoral Degree

Wanda K. W. Ebright

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Dance on the Historically Black College Campus: The Familiar and the Foreign

Wanda K. W. Ebright

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We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance

Kellie Carter Jackson

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Black Communities of Fairfax: A History, Etta Willson, Rita Colbert, Linneall Naylor, Rondia Prescott with Jenee Lindner

Etta Willson, Rita Colbert, Linneall Naylor, Rondia Prescott with Jenee Lindner

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A Proud History for Alex

Kim C. Lee and Dr. Troy Boddy

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Higher Flight, Refocusing Black/Africana Studies for the 21st Century

James B. Stewart

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From Rights To Lives: The Evolution of the Black Freedom Struggle

Charles W. McKinney Jr. & Francoise Hamlin

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Planning Future Cities

Dr. Walter D. Greason

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Industrial Segregation

Dr. Walter D. Greason

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ASALH is honored to feature Julia de Burgos Garcí ASALH is honored to feature Julia de Burgos García in our Black Facts series for Hispanic Heritage Month. As a trailblazing Afro-Puerto Rican poet and activist, her contributions to the arts and social justice continue to inspire. Join us in celebrating her legacy and impact on Black and Latino history. #ASALH #JuliaDeBurgos #HispanicHeritageMonth #AfroLatina
This Underground Railroad Month, we’re highlight This Underground Railroad Month, we’re highlighting the courageous stories of three extraordinary individuals who fought for freedom: Lewis Hayden, Harriet Jacobs, and William Still. Join us as we celebrate their legacies and contributions to the fight for liberation. #ASALH #UndergroundRailroadMonth #LewisHayden #HarrietJacobs #WilliamStill #FreedomFighters
Exciting news! The ASALH 109th Annual Meeting and Exciting news! The ASALH 109th Annual Meeting and Conference Souvenir Journal is out now and ready for viewing! 📖✨ Head over to our website and check out the direct link in our conference highlights. Don’t miss out on this incredible keepsake! #ASALH #SouvenirJournal #ASALHPittsburgh
On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded at the 16th On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, tragically killing four young girls—Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley—and injuring several others just before Sunday services. This horrific act of racial violence shocked the nation and intensified the civil rights movement, fueling widespread protests and calls for justice. The bombing highlighted the brutal reality of racial hatred in America and became a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights, ultimately contributing to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #ASALH #CivilRightof1964 #AddieMaeCollins #DeniseMcNair #CaroleRoberston #CynthiaWesley
ASALH is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Mo ASALH is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th! This month, we honor the rich and diverse contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to our culture and history. We will also be shining a spotlight on the history of Afro-Latinos, whose African ancestry and cultural heritage have played a vital role in shaping the Afro-Latinx experience across the Americas. Join us as we celebrate the vibrant intersection of Black and Latinx histories, highlighting stories of resilience, creativity, and cultural fusion. #ASALH #HispanicHeritageMonth
The newest edition of the ASALH Black History Bull The newest edition of the ASALH Black History Bulletin is out now, and this issue is all about labor! Explore compelling articles and stories that highlight the powerful role of Black labor movements in shaping our history and future. Don't miss out—grab your copy today! #BlackHistoryBulletin #ASALH #KnowOurHistory #CelebrateBlackCulture
The event is free and open to the public but regis The event is free and open to the public but registration is highly recommended. The United States Postal Service is partnering with ASALH for the 1st Day of Issue for the 2024 Kwanzaa Stamp on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Join ASALH Executive Council and ASALH members for this historic event. Encourage your networks to register and attend this Free and Open to the Public Event.
Jessie Redmon Fauset was a prolific writer, editor Jessie Redmon Fauset was a prolific writer, editor, and educator who played a key role in the Harlem Renaissance, shaping the literary landscape of Black America in the early 20th century. As the literary editor of *The Crisis*, the NAACP's magazine, she nurtured and promoted the works of emerging Black writers such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Claude McKay. Fauset also authored four novels that explored the complexities of Black middle-class life, challenging stereotypes and expanding the scope of African American literature. The ASALH store now features a special notebook with Jessie R. Fauset's biography, celebrating her remarkable contributions to Black history and literature. This unique item honors her legacy and is perfect for anyone inspired by her pioneering spirit and dedication to uplifting Black voices. Purchase now link in story highlights! #ASALH #ASALHStore #JessieRedmonFauset
The 109th ASALH Conference Academic Program Journa The 109th ASALH Conference Academic Program Journal is here just in time for our conference happening September 25th-29th! Filled with groundbreaking research and powerful narratives on Black history and culture. Check out our story for the link! 📚 #ASALH #TheAcademicProgramJournal #ASALHPittsburgh
Kick off the 2024 ASALH Conference in Pittsburgh w Kick off the 2024 ASALH Conference in Pittsburgh with our opening reception September 25th! Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and connection. See you there! #ASALHPittsburgh #ASALH
Happy 90th Birthday to Sonia Sanchez! 🎉 #Afric Happy 90th Birthday to Sonia Sanchez! 🎉 #AfricanAmericansAndTheArts #ASALH #SoniaSanchez
On September 9, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhow On September 9, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957 into law, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for equality and justice in the United States. As the first civil rights legislation passed by Congress since Reconstruction, the Act aimed to protect the voting rights of African Americans. It empowered the federal government to take legal action against those who attempted to prevent others from exercising their right to vote. Although the Act had limitations, it set the stage for more comprehensive civil rights laws in the years to come, including the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This legislation was a crucial step in the ongoing struggle for civil rights, reflecting the growing momentum of the civil rights movement during the 1950s. #ASALH #DIdYouKnow #CivilRightsActof1957
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On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, tragically killing four young girls—Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley—and injuring several others just before Sunday services. This horrific act of racial violence shocked the nation and intensified the civil rights movement, fueling widespread protests and calls for justice. The bombing highlighted the brutal reality of racial hatred in America and became a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights, ultimately contributing to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.#ASALH #civilrightof1964 #AddieMaeCollins #DeniseMcNair #caroleroberston #CynthiaWesley ... See MoreSee Less

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The newest edition of the ASALH Black History Bulletin is out now, and this issue is all about labor! Explore compelling articles and stories that highlight the powerful role of Black labor movements in shaping our history and future. Don't miss out—grab your copy today!muse.jhu.edu/issue/5#blackhistorybulletinl#ASALHA#knowourhistorys#celebrateblackculturelture ... See MoreSee Less

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@USPS Kwanzaa Stamp 1st Day Of Issue Ceremony Sept. 25, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm #pittsburgh The United States Postal Service is partnering with ASALH for the 1st Day of Issue of the 2024 Kwanzaa Stamp. Buses from the William Omni Penn Hotel starting at 12 noon. ow.ly/Ni3A50TmUP6 ... See MoreSee Less

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