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May 6, 2025

ASALH Member Edda Fields-Black Wins a Pulitzer Prize

Congratulations to ASALH member Edda Fields-Black, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History for Combee, her powerful work on Harriet Tubman and Black freedom in the Civil War

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April 10, 2025

2026 ASALH Book Prize Submissions Are Open

ASALH is accepting submissions for the 2026 ASALH Book Prize

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March 26, 2025

ASALH Magna Carta; Our North Star

Established at ASALH's First Virtual Convening

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110th Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. Sept. 24-28, 2025
January 31, 2025

Call for Proposal Deadline is May 17th

ASALH has now opened its call for 2025 proposals for the Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA.

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December 19, 2024

Carter G. Woodson Timeline

Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson (1875-1950) was the son of former slaves and understood the importance of gaining a proper education when striving to secure and maximize one’s divine right...

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October 30, 2024

Black History Kits are now Available!

FOUR high-quality 18x24 posters suitable for framing PLUS a copy of the Black History Bulletin with suggestions on sharing and teaching content pertaining to the theme. Need it quick? Call the office!

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ASALH in collaboration with Archival Alchemy® presents, The Black Family: United by History, Restored by Storytelling

This national program centers the legacy of Black family reunions while encouraging families of all backgrounds to build and...

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Honoring Karen Lewis, a fearless educator, trailblazing labor leader, and voice for justice in public education. From the classroom to the front lines of the Chicago Teachers Union, her unwavering fight for equity, dignity, and solidarity reshaped the labor movement and uplifted generations of teachers and students. Her legacy of courage and grassroots power continues to inspire.#karenlewis #laborleader #publiceducation #CTU #blackhistory365 #EducatorLegacy #UnionStrong ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: Steady and Measured: Benner C. Turner, A Black College President in the Jim Crow South by Travis D. Boyce. In this nuanced biography, Boyce reexamines the legacy of Benner C. Turner, longtime president of South Carolina State University, and offers a deeper understanding of his leadership amid the harsh realities of segregation and white resistance. Boyce—Associate Professor and Chair of African American Studies at San Jose State University—draws on his expertise in higher education and civil rights history to paint a fuller portrait of a leader who navigated the Jim Crow South with purpose and restraint. 📚 Available now: [uscpress.com/Steady-and-Measured](uscpress.com/Steady-and-Measured) #asalhbooks #steadyandmeasured #travisdboyce #bennercturner #hbcuhistory #blackhighered #JimCrowSouth ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Advertise at the 110th ASALH Conference! 🚨Join us in celebrating African American history and culture by showcasing your brand at this historic event. Connect with educators, nonprofits, publishers, corporations, artists, media outlets, and more—everyone passionate about preserving Black history.Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone. Advertise today!🔗: asalh.org/conference/sponsorship-advertising-opportunities/#ASALH #ASALHAtlanta #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #ASALH110thConference ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: *Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing That Galvanized New York City* by LaShawn Harris. A leading voice in African American and Black women’s history, Harris is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University and former Assistant Editor of the *Journal of African American History*. In this powerful and deeply personal book, Harris draws from her own experience as Bumpurs’s former neighbor to examine the 1984 police killing that sparked a movement. Her work has been widely recognized in both academic and popular media, and her award-winning scholarship continues to illuminate untold stories of Black resistance and resilience. #ASALHBooks #TellHerStory #EleanorBumpurs #LaShawnHarris #SayHerName #BlackWomenInHistory #PoliceViolence #BlackHistoryMatters ... See MoreSee Less

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