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#ASALH is proud to partner with the National Under #ASALH is proud to partner with the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, to present "What You Don’t Know about the Legacies of Slavery: Health and Wellness," as part of this year's #BlackHistoryMonth Virtual Festival. As part of UNESCO’s recognition of this decade as The International Decade of People of African Descent, a multinational team began to study the long-term effects of slavery on people of African descendant. This presentation will review social practices, beliefs, and psychological dispositions that are distinct continuities from slavery. People of African and European descendants are both impacted. These legacies continued and transformed into the present. Benjamin Bowser, a sociologist, will explore the social and cultural legacies; and George Woods, a Forensic Psychiatrist, will explore the psychological and psychiatric legacies. Regina Mason, a descendant of freedom seeker William Grimes, will discuss the impact of the surveillance and enforcement practices of slavery on her ancestor. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold innovative virtual programming throughout the month of February exploring its 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health & Wellness. #ASALH2022 #BLACKHEALTHANDWELLNESS #BLACKHISTORY #BLACKHISTORYMATTERS #CARTERGWOODSON #NATIONALPARKSERVICE #UNDERGROUNDRAILROAD
SECURE YOUR SPOT IN OUR #BLACKHISTORYMONTH SOUVENI SECURE YOUR SPOT IN OUR #BLACKHISTORYMONTH SOUVENIR JOURNAL!!! Our Black History Month souvenir journal stays up on our website throughout the year. Head over to our website to learn more! The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold innovative virtual programming throughout the month of February exploring its 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health & Wellness. #ASALH #ASALH2022 #BlackHistory #BHM2022 #CARTERGWOODSON #BlackHealth #BlackHealthMatters #BlackHealthAndWellness
February 10th @ 6PM ET, we discuss, Resisting Jim February 10th @ 6PM ET, we discuss, Resisting Jim Crow: The Autobiography of Dr. John A. McFall 📚. Register for this year's Author's Book Talk Event at asalh.org/festival! The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold innovative virtual programming throughout the month of February exploring its 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health & Wellness. #DrJohnAMcFall #ASALHBooks #AuthorsBookTalk #ASALH2022 #ASALHFestival #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2022 #CarterGWoodson #ASALH
Check out the second half of our two-part marquee Check out the second half of our two-part marquee event, "Black Bodies: From Exploitation to Excellence," during this year's #BlackHistoryMonth Virtual Festival asalh.org/festival Part II: Race Norming in the National Football League (NFL) The panel will feature a round table discussion among former NFL players and sports medicine professionals, and will discuss issues of race norming, injury, mental health, and other relevant topics affecting the health and well-being of Black athletes. asalh.org/festival The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold innovative virtual programming throughout the month of February exploring its 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health & Wellness. #ASALH #ASALH2022 #BlackHealth #BlackHealthMatters #BlackHistory #CarterGWoodson #NFL #NationalFootballLeague #DenverBroncos #NewYorkGiants #HowardBisons #HowardFootball #HBCUFootball #AtlantaFalcons #PhiladelphiaEagles #GreenBayPackers #KansasCityChiefs #DetroitLions #WashingtonFootballTeam #ArizonaCardinals #MinnesotaVikings #SanDiegoChargers #LosAngelesChargers
This Wednesday, January 26 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST This Wednesday, January 26 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST. In partnership with @pbsbooks, we interview poet @seminewblack, historian Robin D.G. Kelly, and actress LisaGay Hamilton, which will be led by @PoetryInAmerica Executive Producer and Creator Elisa New. #ASALH #ASALH2022 #ASALHBooks #PBSBooks
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Just in time for #BlackHistoryMonth! Purchase our Just in time for #BlackHistoryMonth! Purchase our #BlackHistory Kit & join us in celebrating this year's theme #BlackHealthAndWellness! This kit includes a copy of the Black History Month Bulletin, with suggestions on sharing and teaching content pertaining to the theme, and one copy of each of the 2022-themed posters. No substitutions are available. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold innovative virtual programming throughout the month of February exploring its 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health & Wellness. #ASALH2022 #ASALHHealth #BlackHealth #BlackHealthMatters #CarterGWoodson
Are you registered yet? #ASALH’s very own Dr. De Are you registered yet? #ASALH’s very own Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens will be talking about #BlackBodies this #BlackHistoryMonth during our medical round table ‘Exploitation in Medicine’ Because this is OUR history! **Link in bio** The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold innovative virtual programming throughout the month of February exploring its 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health & Wellness. #ASALH2022 #ASALHHealth #BlackHealth #BlackHealthMatters #BlackHealthAndWellness #MedicalBondage #HenriettaLacks #HeLa #BlackHistory #CarterGWoodson
Don’t get left out in the cold! This is the one Don’t get left out in the cold! This is the one everyone will be talking about. Many of the events are free! You won’t want to miss the marquee event on #BlackBodies Buy a ticket at asalh.org/festival The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold innovative virtual programming throughout the month of February exploring its 2022 Black History Theme: Black Health & Wellness.
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