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CALL FOR PAPERS: Black Women’s History in the Twenty-First Century: Engaging the Future

The Journal of African American History is planning a special issue for 2027. Titled “Black Women’s History in the Twenty-First Century: Engaging the Future,” the issue will provide an opportunity

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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.
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
Call for Posters and Proposals 📢 ASALH is now Call for Posters and Proposals 📢 ASALH is now accepting submissions for our 110th Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA — happening September 24–27, 2025! This year’s theme, African Americans & Labor, invites fresh perspectives on the legacy, impact, and power of Black labor across history. Submit your poster, individual paper, panel, or media session and join us in keeping Carter G. Woodson’s mission alive. 🗓️ Deadline: May 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST 🔗 Submit today at asalh.org/conference/call-for-proposals
Featured Title: Living the California Dream: Afric Featured Title: Living the California Dream: African American Leisure Sites during the Jim Crow Era by Dr. Alison Rose Jefferson. A third-generation Californian, Dr. Jefferson is a historian and heritage conservation consultant whose work highlights the Black experience, historical memory, and spatial justice. Through public history projects, cultural tourism, and community storytelling, she brings visibility to the overlooked histories of African Americans in California. Her award-winning book uncovers how Black communities created joyful, resilient spaces during segregation—shaping a legacy that continues to inspire. Learn more about her work at www.alisonrosejefferson.com. #ASALHAuthors #BlackHistory #LivingTheCaliforniaDream #PublicHistory #HistoricalMemory
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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.Learn More: www.history.com/articles/booker-t-washington#ASALH #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #BookerTWashington ... See MoreSee Less

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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.Sign Up Today: asalh.org/conference/volunteers/#ASALH #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #ASALHAtlanta#ASALH110 #VolunteerWeek #ATL2025#MakeHistoryWithUs #ASALHVolunteers ... See MoreSee Less

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Call for Posters and Proposals 📢ASALH is now accepting submissions for our 110th Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA — happening September 24–27, 2025!This year’s theme, African Americans & Labor, invites fresh perspectives on the legacy, impact, and power of Black labor across history. Submit your poster, individual paper, panel, or media session and join us in keeping Carter G. Woodson’s mission alive.🗓️ Deadline: May 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST🔗 Submit today at asalh.org/conference/call-for-proposals ... See MoreSee Less

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Sarah White (also known as Sarah Hamer, 1958–2020) was a trailblazing labor organizer and revolutionary humanist who played a central role in the Catfish Workers union drive in Mississippi during the 1980s and 1990s. A fearless advocate for the rights of Black working-class women, White brought her deep political insight and unwavering commitment to justice into every space she occupied—from the shop floor to the union hall to the pages of News & Letters, where she wrote the longstanding column “Woman as Reason.” Her activism wasn’t confined to a single campaign; in the mid-1990s, she co-founded the Mississippi Workers’ Center for Human Rights alongside fellow radical organizer Jaribu Hill, who continues to lead the organization today. Together, they built a movement rooted in human dignity, collective power, and a vision for liberation shaped by the voices of Black women workers. White’s legacy lives on not only in the lives she touched, but also in the ongoing work of comrades like Hill and in the scholarship and organizing efforts of a new generation committed to telling these stories and continuing the fight.#ASALH #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #SarahWhite ... See MoreSee Less

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