Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Founders of Black History Month
ASALH joins Avery Research at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel, South Carolina to delve into the harsh experiences of African men, women, and children enslaved on Lowcountry rice plantations. … Continue reading CHS ASALH Joins Avery Research for the Black and Brown Interpreters Meetup – Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, SC – Sat. May, 25, 2024
The Charleston Library Society, Buxton Books, in partnership with CHS ASALH are hosting an event with historian Dr. Edda Fields-Black and conservationist David Ray. Dr. Fields-Black will discuss her book on Harriet Tubman's Combahee River Raid, connecting it to Gullah Geechee culture. David Ray will share insights on land and water conservation in South Carolina.
In alignment with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History's (ASALH) 2024 Black History Month theme, "African Americans in the Arts," the Charleston Area ASALH is … Continue reading Charleston Area ASALH Supports Burke High School Band: Fostering Musical Talent and Opportunities
Millicent E. Brown's roots in Charleston, South Carolina, entail a journey of civil rights activism from her childhood. Her role as the plaintiff in a groundbreaking 1963 court case, which … Continue reading Charleston ASALH joins Avery Research Center: Book Signing and Discussion for Another Sojourner Looking for Truth: Featuring Dr. Millicent E. Brown, April 27th
Ruth Rambo, formerly known as Ruth McClain, blazed a trail in activism after graduating from Fisk University in the 1960s. She rose to become one of the earliest female directors at the Urban League and confronted gender discrimination in a landmark lawsuit. Her influence reached national levels, leading the New Jersey delegation to the 1977 National Women’s Conference.
Continuing this year's ASALH Black History 2024 theme, African Americans and the Arts, the Charleston Area Branch ASALH invites you to support a wonderful local event. Tiffus Zimbabwe, a celebrated … Continue reading Tuffus Zimbabwe Presents The Music of Charleston Composer Edmond T Jenkins: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church ~ April 28th, 2024
Dates March 7 @ 2 - 4 PM / March 11 @ 2 - 4 PM / March 23 @ 10 AM Location Riley Center for Livable Communities (178 Lockwood … Continue reading Gullah Geechee Heritage Rag Quilting Workshop Series / Honoring Cynthia Graham Hurd / March 7, 11, 23 – CCPL Hurd/St Andrew Library
Date Saturday 16th, March 2024 Time 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location St. Andrews Library - 1735 N Woodmere Dr, Charleston, SC 29407 (Hurd Room) Description The first membership meeting … Continue reading Branch Quarterly Membership Meeting – March 16, 2024 – St Andrews Library (Hurd Room)
"We've been all over the state, performing for students and the public alike. We'll be back in Charleston for one weekend only - don't miss it!" ASALH 2024 Black History … Continue reading CHS Area ASALH Joins Pure Theatre in Celebrating the Life and Achievements of Charleston’s Own, Septima Poinsette Clark in a Captivating Play: SEPTIMA
Charleston Area Branch ASALH joins Avery Research Center as they celebrate Women's History Month, with author Dr. Courtney Thorsson in discussion of her new book, The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black … Continue reading Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Book Discussion of “The Sisterhood” with author Courtney Thorsson