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May 26, 2025 Memorial Day - Gone, not forgotten. This Memorial Day, ASALH remembers and honors our servicemen and servicewomen who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. The ASALH offices will be closed on 5/26. Juneteenth is coming soon! Poster Sale! 1 for $20, 2 or more for $10 each! SHOP NOW Save the Date for the 110th Annual Conference! Atlanta, GA. Sept. 24-28, 2025 A woman wearing a maroon t-shirt with an orange design stands beside four white mugs with orange handles and printed text. Bold orange text reads, NEW NEW NEW and ASALH MAGNA CARTA TEES AND MUGS. SHOP NOW button below mugs. Out Now! The Black History Bulletin. Vol. 88, No. 1 A promotional image for The Journal of African American History featuring a journal cover, eyeglasses, a keyboard, and text inviting readers to subscribe and visit jaah.org for scholarly articles on African American life and history.

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May 6, 2025

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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April 10, 2025

2026 ASALH Book Prize Submissions Are Open

ASALH is accepting submissions for the 2026 ASALH Book Prize

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March 26, 2025

ASALH Magna Carta; Our North Star

Established at ASALH's First Virtual Convening

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110th Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. Sept. 24-28, 2025
January 31, 2025

Call for Proposal Deadline is May 17th

ASALH has now opened its call for 2025 proposals for the Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA.

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December 19, 2024

Carter G. Woodson Timeline

Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson (1875-1950) was the son of former slaves and understood the importance of gaining a proper education when striving to secure and maximize one’s divine right...

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October 30, 2024

Black History Kits are now Available!

FOUR high-quality 18x24 posters suitable for framing PLUS a copy of the Black History Bulletin with suggestions on sharing and teaching content pertaining to the theme. Need it quick? Call the office!

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ASALH in collaboration with Archival Alchemy® presents, The Black Family: United by History, Restored by Storytelling

This national program centers the legacy of Black family reunions while encouraging families of all backgrounds to build and...

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The Woodson House

Dr. Carter G. Woodson directed ASALH’s operations from his home located at 1538 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC, from...

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Meet the Authors at ASALH’s 110th Annual Conference! ✍🏾Join us for the Authors’ Book Signing at the 110th Annual Meeting and Conference of ASALH! Featuring thought-provoking works like Tell Her Story by LaShawn Harris, Gratuitous Angst in White America by Deena A. Isom, and Hubert Harrison: The Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism by Brian Kwoba.📅 September 26, 2025📍 Atlanta, Georgia🖊️ Meet the authors, explore powerful scholarship, and get your books signed.✨ Free and open to the public!More info 👉🏾 asalh.org/conference/book-signing#ASALHAtlanta #ASALH2025 #BlackHistoryMatters #BookSigning #BlackAuthors #TellHerStory #HubertHarrison #CriminalJustice #BlackRadicalTradition ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Jaribu Hill is a force in the fight for justice—combining legal power and grassroots organizing to uplift Black workers in the South. As founder of the Mississippi Workers’ Center for Human Rights, she champions the right to organize, demand dignity, and fight back against exploitation. ✊🏾 Learn More: projectsouth.org/portfolio-item/southern-human-rights-organizer-jaribu-hill/#JaribuHill #WorkersRights #ASALH #AfricanAmericansAndLabor ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Our next feature is Chance or Circumstance? A Memoir and Journey through the Struggle for Civil Rights by James R. Mapp. This powerful memoir takes readers through Chattanooga’s civil rights movement, highlighting the unsung heroes and struggles often overlooked by mainstream narratives. Mapp’s journey, from his early activism in high school to his pivotal role in desegregating public accommodations, housing, and schools in Chattanooga, offers a poignant reminder of the tireless fight for justice. 💪🔗 Available now: www.jamesrmapp.com#CivilRights #JamesRMapp #NAACP #StruggleForJustice #EqualRights #BlackHistory #Activism #BookRecommendation ... See MoreSee Less

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History

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ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Now Featuring: The Struggle for Equal Justice by Myrna E. Heath 📚Myrna E. Heath—author, educator, activist, and proud descendant of California pioneers—has spent decades preserving and honoring the voices of those who fought for justice. From protesting segregated housing in San Francisco with CORE to advocating civil rights with the NAACP in Boston, Heath has lived her commitment to equity.In The Struggle for Equal Justice, she traces a powerful family legacy—from abolitionist David Walker to Civil War soldier Alexander Dewson—and connects it to broader movements that include Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, and Kamala Harris. A Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a seasoned speaker at historical events nationwide, Heath brings a lifetime of passion and scholarship to every page.Order Now: senbern.com/publications/ols/products/the-struggle-for-equal-justice #asalhauthors #myrnaeheath #struggleforequaljustice #blackhistory #deltasigmatheta #civilrightshistory #davidwalker #edwinwalker #knowyourhistory #blackauthorsmatter ... See MoreSee Less

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