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President’s Letter: Black History Month

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The Association for the Study of African American Life & History was founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Father of #BlackHistoryMonth.
Become a Sponsor of the 2025 Black History Month F Become a Sponsor of the 2025 Black History Month Festival! Join us in celebrating the theme, African Americans & Labor, and honoring the contributions of leaders like Lee Saunders, championing workers' rights, and Mae Jemison, breaking barriers in STEM and beyond. Partner with us to empower communities, inspire action, and spotlight the achievements of Black workers throughout history. Sponsorship opportunities are open now—don’t miss this chance to make an impact! Link in our bio! 🔗 #ASALH #AfricanAmericansandLabor #BHM2025
Today, we honor the dream and the legacy. 🕊️ Today, we honor the dream and the legacy. 🕊️ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us that "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Let’s continue the work, together. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - MLK Reminder: ASALH will honor Dr. King’s legacy by participating in the MLK National Day of Service on January 20, 2025. The ASALH offices will be closed. #ASALH #MLKDay #KeepTheLegacyAlive
“We are a strong-willed and stubborn people, and “We are a strong-willed and stubborn people, and since we have survived the Middle Passage and slavery, the Civil War, and Jim Crow, we will survive what is happening in this country. We will keep rising, we will keep going forward, and we will continue to be the hope and the dream of our ancestors.” - Karsonya Wise Whitehead Karsonya Wise Whitehead, a trailblazing academic and advocate, is the newly elected President of ASALH. As a Professor of Communication and African and African American Studies at Loyola University Maryland and the founding Executive Director of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace, & Social Justice, Dr. Whitehead brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Known for her award-winning work as a radio host and editorial columnist, she has dedicated her career to amplifying Black history and culture. As ASALH President, Dr. Whitehead is committed to advancing Dr. Carter G. Woodson's vision, positioning ASALH as a leading voice for the Black community through education, activism, and innovative outreach.
Myers was a key figure in Black history and the la Myers was a key figure in Black history and the labor movement during Reconstruction. In 1868, he founded the Colored Caulkers Trade Union Society, organizing Black workers to secure fair wages and workplace protections. A year later, he established the Colored National Labor Union (CNLU), serving as its first president and uniting Black workers to demand economic justice in a racially divided labor market. His efforts not only empowered African American laborers but also inspired the broader fight for equality, with Frederick Douglass succeeding him as CNLU president in 1872. #AfricanAmericansandLabor #ASALH #IsaacMyers
Don’t miss your chance to register for the Autho Don’t miss your chance to register for the Author’s Book Signing at the 2025 Black History Month Festival! Celebrate the legacy of educators and activists like Mary McLeod Bethune and Lucinda Todd, whose work uplifted communities and inspired generations. Secure your spot today to meet authors, connect with history, and honor the theme of African Americans & Labor. Link in our bio! ✍🏾 #BHM2025 #AfricanAmericansandLabor #ASALH
On January 10-11, 1957, sixty Black pastors and ci On January 10-11, 1957, sixty Black pastors and civil rights leaders from across the South, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., convened in Atlanta, Georgia, to strategize coordinated efforts against racial discrimination and segregation. This meeting marked a significant step in uniting advocates of justice and equality under the principles of nonviolence. Discussions focused on empowering African Americans to challenge systemic oppression through peaceful protests and grassroots organizing. The gathering ultimately led to the formation of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), an influential organization that would play a central role in the civil rights movement, shaping the course of history in the fight for justice and social change.
Introducing the incredible speakers for ASALH’s Introducing the incredible speakers for ASALH’s 2025 Black History Month Festival Luncheon! 🎤 ✨ Dr. Greg Carr (@africanacarrhu): Moderator ✨ Ebony McMorris (@ebonymcmorris): Emcee ✨ Dr. Mary Frances Berry (@mary_frances_berry): Speaker ✨ Marc Morial (@marcmorial): Speaker and panelist ✨ Christine Sampson-Clark (@csc4neaexec): Speaker and panelist Join us as we celebrate African Americans & Labor this Black History Month. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets today. Link in our Bio—it’s an event you don’t want to miss! #ASALH #BHM2025 #AfricanAmericansandLabor #ASALH #BHM2025 #AfricanAmericansandLabor
Our next #AfricanAmericansandLabor Black Fact capt Our next #AfricanAmericansandLabor Black Fact captures, Addie L. Wyatt, who was a trailblazer in the United States labor movement and a champion for civil rights. As the first African American woman elected international vice president of a major labor union, the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union, she broke barriers in a male-dominated field. Wyatt’s leadership not only advanced workers’ rights but also intersected with her tireless advocacy for racial and gender equality, making her a pivotal figure in the fight for justice and equity in the workplace and beyond. Her work inspired future generations of activists to continue striving for fair labor practices and social progress. #ASALH #AddieLWyatt
The ASALH Book Prize Finalists are here! 🏆📚 The ASALH Book Prize Finalists are here! 🏆📚 Celebrate excellence in Black history and culture with these groundbreaking works: - Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War* by Edda Fields-Black - Scattered and Fugitive Things: How Black Collectors Created Archives and Remade History by Laura E. Helton - Malcolm Before X by Patrick Parr - Published by the Author: Self-Publication in Nineteenth-Century African American Literature by Bryan Sinche - DARE to Say No: Policing and the War on Drugs in Schools by Max Felker-Kantor - Dominican Crossroads: H. C. C. Astwood and the Moral Politics of Race-Making in the Age of Emancipation by Christina Cecelia Davidson - A Forgotten Migration: Black Southerners, Segregation Scholarships, and the Debt Owed to Public HBCUs by Crystal Sanders - Vengeance Feminism: The Power of Black Women’s Fury in Lawless Times by Kali Gross - Third Worlds Within: Multiethnic Movements and Transnational Solidarity by Daniel Widener Tune in to ASALH TV 📺 on February 11th at 6:00 PM EST to find out the winner(s), as part of the 2025 ASALH Black History Month Festival! ✨ #ASALHBookPrize #BlackHistoryMonth #LiteraryExcellence #ASALH2025
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Myers was a key figure in Black history and the labor movement during Reconstruction. In 1868, he founded the Colored Caulkers Trade Union Society, organizing Black workers to secure fair wages and workplace protections. A year later, he established the Colored National Labor Union (CNLU), serving as its first president and uniting Black workers to demand economic justice in a racially divided labor market. His efforts not only empowered African American laborers but also inspired the broader fight for equality, with Frederick Douglass succeeding him as CNLU president in 1872.#africanamericansandlabor #ASALH #isaacmyersLearn More: www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/myers-isaac-1835-1891/ ... See MoreSee Less

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