Woodson, we are the Founders of Black History Month and carry forth the work of our founder, the Father of Black History.We continue his legacy of speaking a fundamental truth to the world--that Africans and peoples of African descent are makers of history and co-workers in what W. Du Bois called, "The Kingdom of Culture." ASALH's work is to create and disseminate knowledge about Black History, to be, in short, the nexus between the Ivory Tower and the global public. We labor in the service of Blacks and all humanity. While Carter G. Woodson labored with a singularity of purpose, he did not work alone. His co-workers at the Association were many, ranging from college presidents and government officials, to celebrated poets and philosophers, to everyday folks in rural hamlets. To explore the history of ASALH is to glimpse a people's strivings, their institution building. To bring that history to life in one's imagination is to walk with giants
Structure:
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is head-quartered in Washington, D.C., temporarily on the campus of Howard University. The Association operates as local, state, and international branches promoting greater knowledge of African American history through a program of education, research, and publishing. Activities:
*Sets the annual theme for Black History Month.
*Publish Annual Black History Theme Learning Resource Package
*Sponsor annual Black History Kick-Off Events
*Host Annual Convention and Black History Month Luncheon
*Establish, nurture and grow ASALH Branches, including campus-based branches & youth guilds.
*Manage professional Speaker's Bureau
*Establish national and local Partnerships
*Host Essay Contest for undergraduate and graduate students
*Promote oral, public and local history projects
*Commemorate the birth of our founder, Dr. Carter G.
