The Dr. Roland McConnell Branch of ASALH is hosting its First Annual Founders Day Costume Ball! 🎭 Join us for an evening of celebration and community from 8–11 PM. View the flyer for more details!

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original nations whose histories span thousands of years, celebrating their resilience, cultures, and traditions. ASALH will be closed today to honor their enduring impact and contributions, and to recognize the truths that cannot be erased.

A shout out and thank you to all our incredible sponsors and donors for helping make this year’s ASALH Conference a success! Your support fuels our mission to keep Black history alive, every day of the year. 🙌🏾 Check out our Instagram page for the full list of sponsors and donors.

Saturday ended the conference with unforgettable moments at the Awards Banquet, celebrating achievement and community. Additionally, Sunday’s Atlanta Westside and 1906 Race Massacre Tour was the perfect finale. Be sure to share and tag your favorite moments with us!

Friday had it all, from the Author’s Book Signing to the Boots on the Ground Reception. We captured moments with the Divine 9 and connected through panels, workshops, and sessions. It was a day of inspiration, reflection, and community, the kind only ASALH creates.

Day 2 brought us into the heart of the conference. Rooms buzzed with panels, presentations, and conversations carrying Carter G. Woodson’s vision forward. We learned from one another and felt the power of collective scholarship in every space. Thursday reminded us why this gathering matters.

We miss our ASALH family already. It’s hard to believe it’s been two weeks since our last family reunion… we mean Annual Conference 🙌🏾 . Day 1 opened with registration and the Welcome Happy Hour, setting the stage for days of connection, scholarship, and celebration.

The ASALH team is back and ready to celebrate YOU! 🎉Executive Director Sylvia Cyrus thanks everyone who made the 110th Conference unforgettable. Watch her message on ASALH’s Instagram. Don't forget to use code ATL20 in the ASALH store, and tag us in your pics from the conference!

Join us for “Video Production for Historic Sites: Capturing the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement” at ASALH’s 110th Annual Conference on Sept. 24 at 12 PM EST. It's free and open to the public but with only 10 spots left, so make sure to register soon!

This year’s 110th Annual Conference in Atlanta brings together an exciting group of exhibitors, including publishers, cultural organizations, fashion, and more. Click the link to explore our full list of exhibitors: asalh.org/conference/e...

Atlanta we’re on the way ✊🏾 ASALH’s 110th Annual Meeting & Conference is coming Sept. 24–28, 2025 at a time when Black history, education, and labor are under attack. Swipe to see what’s happening at this year’s conference. Conference Details: asalh.org/conference/

🚍 2025 ASALH Annual Conference in ATL Explore Atlanta's Black history on sold-out tours, happening on Sept. 25 and Sept. 28 (waiting lists available). Plus, check out the Poster Sessions on Sept. 26, featuring research, projects, and discussions. Full schedule: asalh.org/conference

The 110th Annual Meeting & Conference Souvenir Journal is LIVE NOW! Inside you’ll find the full schedule of events, featured publications, awards, and much more 📖 To read more: asalh.org/conference/1...

They attacked our site, but we fought back and we will not be silenced. For 110 years, ASALH has carried Dr. Woodson’s mission forward. Stand with us. Your gift of $25, $50, $100 or more helps protect our work and preserve Black history. Take a stand: asalh.org/donate/

Rooted in Black trail ride culture, Boots on the Ground is more than a dance. 💃🏾✨ Every stomp honors labor’s legacy and celebrates community. Join us Fri, Sept. 26 | 8–10 p.m. at Omni Atlanta Hotel. 🎶 Soul, R&B & line dance | 🥤 Refreshments + cash bar | 👢 Boots optional | 🎟️ Ticketed

Today we celebrate 110 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded ASALH in 1915. Honor this legacy by becoming a member, joining our Sept. 24–28 conference in Atlanta, sharing our North Star, writing on Black history, or donating $110. Together, we keep the light burning.

September is Underground Railroad Month! A time to honor the secret network that helped enslaved people seek freedom. Chosen for the escapes of Harriet Tubman & Frederick Douglass, it reminds us of courage, sacrifice & resistance. To learn more: www.nps.gov/subjects/und...

The Black History Bulletin is out now! A resource for teachers and history lovers, sharing peer-reviewed stories on African Americans in U.S. history, the African Diaspora, and Africa. View Now: asalh.org/the-black-hi...

Happy Labor Day! Today we honor the dignity of work & the struggles that shaped the labor movement. This year’s theme, African Americans and Labor, reminds us of Black workers’ vital role in building, sustaining & transforming this nation through resilience & triumph.

Just a reminder! ASALH is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Book Prize! This annual prize honors the best new book in African American history and culture. The deadline to submit titles for the 2026 award is September 15, 2025. To learn more, visit: asalh.org/awards/the-a...

ASALH President Dr. Kaye Whitehead issued a statement warning against attempts to erase Black history. From slavery to BLM, our stories matter. Since 1915, ASALH has preserved Black history and we stand in fierce opposition to efforts to distort or silence it.

The legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson is in our hands. ✊🏾 Stand with ASALH as a Sponsor for the 110th Annual Conference, Sept. 24–28 in Atlanta. Choose your level of support: • Supporter – $20 • Advocate – $50 • Trailblazer – $100 🔗 Give today at asalh.org/donate

Atlanta DJs 🎧 ASALH is looking for a talented DJ for our 110th Annual Conference this September! A celebration of African American history, culture, and community. Know someone perfect? Tag them below or DM us to connect! ✨

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Three powerful luncheons at ASALH’s 110th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Sept. 25–27. Hear from Dr. Edda Fields-Black, Chris Smalls, and a panel on Carter G. Woodson & Black history. You don't want to miss it!

Reminder: Tomorrow! 🗓️ AAPF x ASALH | Third National Convening | Truth-telling, resistance & the fight against anti-blackness. 📍Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs | Aug 10, 5 PM EDT I In-person & livestreamed. Join the movement, be part of the change.

🗳️ On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, banning racial discrimination in voting. Fueled by the Selma marches, it became a major win for civil rights and a turning point in U.S. democracy.

Swipe through the flyers to learn more about the remaining films selected for this year’s ASALH Film Festival! 📍 Sept 24–28 | Atlanta, GA 🆓 Free + open to the public

The Authors’ Book Signing is BACK at the 110th ASALH Conference in Atlanta! 🎉 Author spots are SOLD OUT, but the event is FREE & open to the public! 📅 Fri, Sept 26 | 🕖 7–10 PM 📍 Omni Atlanta Hotel Check out the full list of authors & their books here: asalh.org/conference/b...

Just a heads up 👀 ASALH’s Black History Month Luncheon is coming up on February 28, 2026! It’s one of our biggest annual events. Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details! 🗓️

Make sure to stay connected with all things ASALH Store and rep the history everywhere you go! ✊🏾 📸 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/asalhstore/ 📘 Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/asalhstore

🎞️ More stories. More brilliance. Swipe through the flyers to learn more about the next 3 films selected for this year’s ASALH Film Festival! Each of these films dives deep into the intersections of Black history, labor, resistance, and legacy. 📍 Sept 24–28 | Atlanta, GA 🆓 Free + open to the public

We’re excited to share 3 of the films that will be featured at this year’s ASALH Film Festival during the conference! Each film reflects the richness and complexity of Black history, labor, and culture. 📍 Sept 24–28 | Atlanta, GA 🆓 Free + open to all Check out the flyers for a preview 🎞️

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 ASALH Annual Meeting & Conference! Celebrate African Americans & Labor with scholars, educators & leaders. ✨ Early Bird pricing ends July 22! 📍 In-person & virtual options available 📚 Author events, tours & more. Register now at asalh.org/conference/r...!

All My Bones Remember 🖤📚 Join us for a special event honoring the legacy of poet Lucille Clifton. 📅 June 27–29, 2025 📍 The Clifton House, Baltimore, MD Hosted by @ASALH

Help preserve Black history 🏫✊🏾 ASALH & NPS are working to landmark Black public schools (1870–1970). ✅ Join the roundtable at the ASALH Conference (Sept 24–28) 📝 Take the survey: asalh.org/asalh-nps-co... Let’s honor Black education’s legacy.

✊🏾 Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” helped make it a federal holiday in 2021, honoring Black freedom and resilience.

📣 Join us on June 18th at 6:30 PM at Morehouse College or over zoom to hear from ASALH President Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead & Executive Director Sylvia Cyrus! Get updates on ASALH initiatives + the 110th Annual Conference 📅 📍 Morehouse Visitors Center 💻 Zoom: ID 879 8239 9956 | Passcode 708157

📣 You’re invited! Join ASALH and National Park Service for a conversation on the legacy of Black public high schools (1870–1970). Help preserve their history, share your story, and shape how these institutions are remembered. 🏫🖤

📚✨ More featured authors you’ll find at ASALH’s 110th Annual Book Signing include: 🦉 The Owl and the Great Tree 🩹 Healing Words 🌿 Discovering My Southern Legacy 📖 Zora and the Story Keeper 💼 “Payne-ful” Business Don’t miss the chance to meet these powerful storytellers!

🗣️Make sure to join us on September 26, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia for the 110th Annual ASALH Authors’ Book Signing! 📚 Come meet the authors behind Model Schools in the Model City, Black Panther Woman, and This is Rhythm. #ASALH #BlackHistory #BlackAuthors

Our Father’s Day Collection is Out Now! 👔☕ Buy a tie and get a mug 50% off! ⏳ Sale ends 06/15 – don’t miss out! Click here to shop the ASALH Store 👉 asalhstore.org/collections/...

Join us for ASALH’s 110th Annual Authors’ Book Signing Event in Atlanta, Georgia! ✍🏾 Featured works include A History of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Daughter of the Boycott by Karen Gray Houston, and Nurture II by Dr. Mattie Lee Jones. Stay tuned to hear about more featured authors!

June is a month of celebration 🌈🎶🌴 We’re honoring Pride Month, Black Music Month, and Caribbean American Heritage Month as we recognize identity, culture, and the sounds that move us!

✍🏾 Meet the Authors at ASALH’s 110th Annual Conference! Join us for the Authors’ Book Signing featuring powerful works like Tell Her Story by LaShawn Harris, Gratuitous Angst in White America by Deena A. Isom, and Hubert Harrison by Brian Kwoba. More featured authors will be announced. Stay tuned!

Juneteenth is coming up! ✊🏾 Embrace the spirit of freedom with our ASALH Unisex Juneteenth Tee and Juneteenth Freedom Day Poster that's on sale now through June 9th! Click here to purchase the Juneteenth merch: asalhstore.org/collections/...

📣 ASALH has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 40 Black Nonprofit Blogs on the web! This recognition highlights ASALH’s continued commitment to preserving and promoting African American history and culture. To read more, click here: bloggers.feedspot.com/black_nonpro...

On this #MemorialDay we at ASALH reflect on the brave men and women whose sacrifices echo through our history. These heroes laid down their lives so that the freedoms we cherish today could endure. Their courage is the foundation of our liberty, and we honor their memory with deep gratitude.

Join ASALH and be part of preserving Black history. Become a member today! To learn more: asalh.org/join/ #ASALH #BlackHistory

Join us on Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. EST for an evening of updates and conversation with President Whitehead, Vice President for Membership, and Vice President for Programs. 📌 Details will be available on the Members' Private Page and sent via email to all current ASALH members.

🏆 Congratulations to ASALH Member Edda Fields-Black for winning the Pulitzer Prize in History for Combee! Learn more about her work and impact on the ASALH page: asalh.org/asalh-member... #ASALH #PulitzerPrize #BlackHistory #HarrietTubman