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#BHM Fact: The Black History Month theme is “Bla

#BHM Fact: The Black History Month theme is “Black Resistance.” Richard Allen was selected as the first bishop of the African Methodist Church in 1816. The AME church became the center of Black institutional life due to leaders gaining control of governance structure and placing themselves beyond white ecclesiastical jurisdiction. #BlackResistance

Join us for our “African American Music and the

Join us for our “African American Music and the Struggle for Freedom” virtual event today starting at 630pm (ET). Watch on ASALH-TV via YouTube @ASALHTV.

Reason #4 to celebrate Black History Month with AS

Reason #4 to celebrate Black History Month with ASALH. We have acclaimed authors who will discuss their work throughout the month of February. Tune in today starting at 6:30pm (EST) on ASALH-TV. Authors: Phyllis Biffle Elmore, Desiree Cooper, Kristin Waters, Grace Jackson Brown, Holly A. Pinheiro Jr., Christopher Nelson, and Cody McDevitt.

#BHM: The Floating Freedom School - a steamboat wi

#BHM: The Floating Freedom School - a steamboat with desks and chairs; anchored the boat in the Mississippi River – outside of the state’s jurisdiction. The school was founded by John Berry Meachum and provided an education for hundreds of free and enslaved Black students in the St. Louis area. #BlackResistance

#BHM: John Berry Meachum was the founder of the Fi

#BHM: John Berry Meachum was the founder of the First African Baptist Church in St. Louis, the oldest black church, west of the Mississippi River.

At a time when it was illegal in the city to teach blacks to read and write, he operated a school in the church's basement. #BlackResistance

SPECIAL CONTEST GIVEAWAY:ASALH will co-sponsor a “matinee” featuring the new critically-praised play "Campaign 72," based on the life of Shirley Chisholm at the ARC Theater in Washington, DC on Saturday, Feb. 25. In recognition of the play, we are sponsoring a special Facebook and Instagram trivia contest.

The first person who can answer correctly "What year was Shirley Chisholm elected to the House of Representatives?" will win a Black History Month gift from ASALH. Purchase your ticket to the play today! See the link in the bio for more information.

Celebrating Black History! 365 days of the year. #

Celebrating Black History! 365 days of the year. #BlackResistance #ASALH

Make sure you subscribe to ASALH-TV for all Black

Make sure you subscribe to ASALH-TV for all Black History Month programming. See scheduled events in our bio link.

In February 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched Negro

In February 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week (Black History Month) as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history. #BHM #CarterGWoodson #ASALH

#ASALHEventAlert: In conjunction with @PBSBooks we

#ASALHEventAlert: In conjunction with @PBSBooks we are proud to host a #BHM virtual Author’s Talk with Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D on Thursday, Feb. 2. Watch on ASALH TV. See link in the bio for more information.

Three great events planned to kick off #BHM month

Three great events planned to kick off #BHM month this week! Check out ASALH's event calendar. See link in the bio for more information.

Join us on Wednesday, February 1 as ASALH will sta

Join us on Wednesday, February 1 as ASALH will start its annual #BHM festival exploring aspects of #BlackResistance on ASALH-TV. See link in the bio for more information.

Posted @withregram • @bethunenhs Celebrate #Blac

Posted @withregram • @bethunenhs Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with the Historic Homes of National Capital Parks-East! To make reservations email WoodsonNHS@nps.gov #FrederickDouglass #CarterGWoodson #MaryMcLeodBethune #NCNW #BethuneCookman #ASALH #DCHistory #FindYourPark #ImbibeIt #Celebrations #Activism #Education #Excellence @frederickdouglassnps #CarterGWoodsonHomeNHS

Interested In Sponsoring, Advertising or Exhibitin

Interested In Sponsoring, Advertising or Exhibiting during the 2023 Black History Month Virtual Festival? See link in the bio for more information.

SPECIAL CONTEST GIVEAWAY: ASALH will co-sponsor a

SPECIAL CONTEST GIVEAWAY: ASALH will co-sponsor a “matinee” featuring the new critically-praised play Campaign 72, based on the life of Shirley Chisholm at the ARC Theater in Washington, DC on Saturday, Feb. 25. In recognition of the play, we are sponsoring a special Facebook and Instagram trivia contest.

The first person who can answer correctly "What state did Shirley Chisholm launch her political career?" will win a Black History Month gift from ASALH. Purchase your ticket to the play today! See link in the bio for more information on registration.

Manasota ASALH President David G. Wilkins writes i

Manasota ASALH President David G. Wilkins writes in the Herald Tribune this week that Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to block an African American history course is a window into the governor's true character. ‘DeSantis blocks an African American course - and reveals his true colors’ By David G. Wilkins #ASALHFloridaCoalition Link in bio.

Happy Birthday #AngelaDavis! #BlackResistance

Happy Birthday #AngelaDavis! #BlackResistance

@pbsbooks in collaboration with the Association fo

@pbsbooks in collaboration with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and WTTW/Chicago PBS, is pleased to host a program with award-winning New
York Times staff writer Jonathan Abrams, who is the author of The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop. This program is offered in connection with Fight the Power: How Hip Hop
Changed the World, which just premiered on @pbs earlier this year and can be streamed at PBS.org (check your local listing). Join us to learn more about the birth of Hip Hop culture and
its impact on society.

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#BHM : The Floating Freedom School - a steamboat with desks and chairs; anchored the boat in the Mississippi River – outside of the state’s jurisdiction. The school was founded by John Berry Meachum and provided an education for hundreds of free and enslaved Black students in the St. Louis area. #BlackResistance ... See MoreSee Less

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Reason #4 to celebrate Black History Month with ASALH. We have acclaimed authors who will discuss their work throughout the month of February. Tune in today starting at 6:30pm (EST) on ASALH-TV.youtu.be/UQVj8paFiQkAuthors Book Talk Event 1: Phyllis Biffle Elmore, Desiree Cooper, Kristin Waters, Grace Jackson Brown, Holly A. Pinheiro Jr., Christopher Nelson, and Cody McDevitt. ... See MoreSee Less

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