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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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Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: *Tell He 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
Calling all authors and publishers! Submit your ti Calling all authors and publishers! Submit your titles for the 2026 ASALH Book Prize by September 15, 2025. 📝 Physical copies must be mailed by October 15—details coming soon! 📬 #ASALH #ASALHBookPrize #africanamericansandlabor #asalhatlanta
On this day, May 2, 1963, more than 1,000 Black sc On this day, May 2, 1963, more than 1,000 Black schoolchildren in Birmingham, Alabama, took to the streets in a courageous nonviolent demonstration known as the Children’s Crusade. Organized by civil rights leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Reverend James Bevel, the march aimed to protest the city’s harsh system of segregation. These young protesters, some as young as six, sought to challenge discriminatory laws that kept Black people segregated in schools, restaurants, and public spaces. As the children marched, they were met with overwhelming force from law enforcement—fire hoses, police dogs, and mass arrests. Journalists captured the brutal images of young people being knocked down by water streams and attacked by dogs, which caused outrage across the nation and put a spotlight on the violence faced by Black Americans. The Children's Crusade played a pivotal role in the eventual desegregation of Birmingham, leading to an agreement to open public spaces, improve hiring practices for Black residents, and remove segregationist policies. Their brave stand helped galvanize the larger Civil Rights Movement, proving the immense power of nonviolent protest and the leadership of youth in the fight for justice. #ASALH #childrenscrusade1963
Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: All She Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: All She Ever Wanted by Marissa McQueen. This captivating novel takes readers on an emotional journey through love, loss, and the pursuit of dreams. With vivid storytelling and complex characters, McQueen delivers a tale that will stay with you long after the last page #ASALH #loveandloss #ASALHBooks #AllSheEverWanted #MarissaMcQueen #ContemporaryFiction #LoveAndLoss
Become a sponsor for the 110th ASALH Conference an Become a sponsor for the 110th ASALH Conference and help us celebrate the incredible legacy of African American history. Your support will power game-changing events, powerful dialogues, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. This isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. Find the register link in our bio 🔗 #ASALH #ASALHAtlanta #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #ASALH110thConference
Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: Revenge Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: Revenge of a Broken Heart by T.L. Phillips. A Navy kid turned storyteller, T.L. Phillips channels her diverse experiences and love for books into gripping tales that keep readers up all night. Since her 2015 indie debut, Phillips has been crafting captivating stories that echo the passion of the authors who inspired her. Buy Book: http://author-tl-phillips.square.site #asalh #ASALHBooks #RevengeOfABrokenHeart #TLPhillips #IndieAuthor #Storytellers
Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) was a pioneerin Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) was a pioneering Black educator, orator, and leader whose contributions to the labor movement and Black history were rooted in his belief in economic self-reliance, industrial education, and the transformative power of work. Born into slavery, Washington rose to national prominence after founding Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in 1881, where he built an institution focused on training African Americans in trades such as agriculture, carpentry, printing, and domestic sciences. He saw vocational education not as a limitation but as a pathway to empowerment, arguing that Black workers could gain economic stability, community pride, and long-term influence by becoming indispensable through their skills. Washington encouraged Black people to “cast down their bucket where they were,” to work hard, build wealth, and establish self-sufficient communities. He worked with both Black leaders and white philanthropists to fund educational initiatives and Black-owned businesses, laying the groundwork for cooperative economics and future labor organizing. While his emphasis on accommodation and economic progress over direct political confrontation sparked debate—especially among more radical thinkers like W.E.B. Du Bois—Washington’s approach helped elevate the role of Black labor in America’s development. His legacy endures in the continued pursuit of economic justice and vocational excellence in the Black community. #ASALH #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #BookerTWashington
It’s National Volunteer Week, and what better ti It’s National Volunteer Week, and what better time to make history with us? 🙌🏾 We’re calling all changemakers, history lovers, educators, and lifelong learners to volunteer for the 110th ASALH Conference in Atlanta this fall! Your time and talent can help shape an unforgettable experience. Link in our bio under “ASALH Important Links”! #ASALH #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #ASALHAtlanta #ASALH110 #VolunteerWeek #ATL2025 #MakeHistoryWithUs #ASALHVolunteers
Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: An Effic Next up in the ASALH Authors Book Series: An Efficient Womanhood by Natanya Duncan. This compelling work highlights the pivotal role women played in shaping the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), from its 1914 inception in Kingston, Jamaica. Through Duncan's meticulous research, we learn how women, empowered by UNIA cofounder Amy Ashwood Garvey, built the foundations of Black Nationalism and Pan#panafricanism #ASALH #ASALHBooks #EfficientWomanhood #UNIA #BlackWomenInHistory #PanAfricanism
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Civil rights leaders launched a #HandsOffOurHistory campaign to rally to protect Black history from Trump's executive orders.
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On National Teachers' Day, we honor Hilda Grayson Finney (1913-1976), a trailblazing educator and advocate for Black history in South Carolina. Her dedication to incorporating Black history into the public school curriculum and her leadership in the Palmetto State Teachers Association paved the way for future generations to understand and embrace their heritage. Her unwavering commitment to the cause earned the recognition of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who appointed her as a field representative for the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1942. Today, we celebrate her lasting impact on education and the promotion of Black histor#ASALHA#africanamericanandlaborL#NationalTeachersDayr#blackhistorys#hildagraysonfinneyinney ... See MoreSee Less

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Calling all authors and publishers! Submit your titles for the 2026 ASALH Book Prize by September 15, 2025. 📝 Physical copies must be mailed by October 15—details coming soon! 📬 Link: asalh.org/awards/the-asalh-book-prize/#ASALH #asalhbookprize #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #asalhatlanta ... See MoreSee Less

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On this day, May 2, 1963, more than 1,000 Black schoolchildren in Birmingham, Alabama, bravely marched in a nonviolent protest against segregation in what became known as the Children’s Crusade. Organized by civil rights leaders as part of the Birmingham Campaign, the young demonstrators faced mass arrests and, in the days that followed, violent responses from police armed with fire hoses and attack dogs. Shocking images of children being jailed and brutalized drew national outrage and global attention, ultimately pressuring city officials to desegregate public spaces and improve job opportunities for Black residents. Their courage became a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement and a lasting symbol of youth-led resistance.Learn More: www.history.com/articles/childrens-crusade-birmingham-civil-rights#ASALH #ChildrensCrusade1963 ... See MoreSee Less

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