Established in 1915, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is an organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of African-American History. ASALH’s founder, Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week in 1926. Since 1976, ASALH extended the celebration for the entire month of February, into what the nation now recognizes as Black History Month.
MISSION ASALH's official mission is "to promote, research, preserve, interpret, and disseminate information about Black life, history, and culture to the global community."
VISION ASALH's official vision is "to be the premier Black Heritage and learned society with a diverse and inclusive membership supported by a strong network of national and international branches to continue the Woodson legacy."
STRUCTURE Incorporated in Washington, D.C., ASALH is a not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization. The Association operates as local and state branches promoting greater knowledge of African American history through programs of education, research, and publishing.
ACTIVITIES
ASALH supports the study of African American history in homes, schools, colleges, churches, organizations, businesses, and government
Established in 1915, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is an organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of African-American History. ASALH’s founder, Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week in 1926. Since 1976, ASALH extended the celebration for the entire month of February, into what the nation now recognizes as Black History Month.
MISSION ASALH's official mission is "to promote, research, preserve, interpret, and disseminate information about Black life, history, and culture to the global community."
VISION ASALH's official vision is "to be the premier Black Heritage and learned society with a diverse and inclusive membership supported by a strong network of national and international branches to continue the Woodson legacy."
STRUCTURE Incorporated in Washington, D.C., ASALH is a not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization. The Association operates as local and state branches promoting greater knowledge of…