The mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH ®) is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.

In 1976, this celebration was expanded to include the entire month of February, and today Black History Month garners support throughout the country as people of all ethnic and social backgrounds discuss the black experience. ASALH views the promotion of Black History Month as one of the most important components of advancing Dr.Woodson’s legacy.

The changes notwithstanding, the list reveals an overarching continuity in ASALH–our dedication to exploring historical issues of importance to people of African descent and race relations in America.

ASALH anticipates over 1,000 scholars, educators, civic leaders, and students from around the country who will attend to discuss this year’s theme: African Americans and Labor. The 109th Annual Meeting & Conference will be held on September 25 - …

ASALH is the world’s oldest learned society, established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1915, that empowers through knowledge racial understanding and appreciation of African American history and culture. ASALH is a recognized 501 (c)3 non-profit organization.

The mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.

Thanks to the pioneering work of Woodson and ASALH, information on the contributions of persons of African descent to our nation and world is currently taught in universities and in many K-12 schools.

Join us at the ASALH 110th Annual Meeting & Conference for the In-Person Author’s Book Signing on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. EST at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

The mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH ®) is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.

The mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH ®) is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.