ASALH Kicks Off Black History Month at its First Virtual Black History Month Festival
ASALH launches its first-ever Virtual Black History Month Festival, kicking off a month-long celebration of Black history, culture, and contributions. The event features dynamic speakers, educational programs, and community engagement to honor the enduring...
First Virtual Conference to Feature Rev. William Barber; Rep. Terri Sewell; Civil Rights Veteran Ruby Sales; Poet Sonia Sanchez, others; Celebrates 2020 Theme: “African Americans and the Vote”
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Website Commemorates 400 Years of Perseverance
ASALH commemorates 400 years since Africans arrived in Virginia in 1619 with the theme “400 Years of Perseverance.” A new webpage honors this legacy, launched on December 19 in tribute to founder Dr. Carter...
The Association fo r the Study of African American Life and History Announces 90th Annual Black History Luncheon and Featured Authors Event
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) announced that the nation’s premier Black History Month event will occur on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.
The Origins of Black History Month
The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915. An alumnus of the University of Chicago with many friends in the city, Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C....
Black History Month
This year's Black History Month will celebrate the theme of A Century of Black History Commemorations, starting February 1st 2026.
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