CHS Area Branch Presents ASALH 2024 Black History Theme: African Americans and the Arts

The Charleston Area Branch of ASALH invites you to join their Black History Month celebrations with the theme "African Americans and the Arts." Collaborating with various partners throughout the Lowcountry, Charleston Area Branch ASALH commits to keeping African American history and legacy in the forefront. ASALH's National office will host a Virtual Black History Month Festival accessible on YouTube throughout February. Explore African American heritage and stay updated on events via Charleston ASALH's events page.

CHS ASALH Joining the Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle for a January program

Join the Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle for an exciting Virtual Discussion on Master Slave Husband Wife. This discussion will feature the book's author Dr. Ilyon Woo and William and Ellen Craft family … Continue reading CHS ASALH Joining the Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle for a January program

The Life and Lore of Sterling A. Brown: Celebrating Poetry, Prose, and Music

A virtual symposium at Williams College, October 19-21, 2022 The Life and Lore of Sterling A. Brown: Celebrating Poetry, Prose, and Music, will be happening next week, October 20-21, 2022. Keynote … Continue reading The Life and Lore of Sterling A. Brown: Celebrating Poetry, Prose, and Music

Come to our 2022 ASALH Founder’s Day Celebration and Membership Meeting

We are honored to invite you to attend our upcoming Founder’s Day and Membership Meeting. The meeting will take place in person at the College of Charleston West Edge, Room 206 with … Continue reading Come to our 2022 ASALH Founder’s Day Celebration and Membership Meeting

“Brothers Speak: Reflections on Black Women” Sponsored by the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie branch of ASALH on March 12, 2022 at 11AM

March is Women’s History Month, and on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie branch of ASALH presents, “Brothers Speak: Reflections on Black Women”. The topics … Continue reading “Brothers Speak: Reflections on Black Women” Sponsored by the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie branch of ASALH on March 12, 2022 at 11AM

Celebrate Black History Month with the CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH TIYA MILES'S AWARD-WINNING BOOK AND RELIVE HER SESSION AT CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL 2021 In 1850s Charleston, Rose, an enslaved woman, was facing an impossible situation. … Continue reading Celebrate Black History Month with the CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL

THE CHARLES JOYNER INSTITUTE FOR GULLAH AND AFRICAN DIASPORA STUDIES EVENTS – FEBRUARY 2021

The Charles Joyner Institute for Gullah and African Diaspora Studies examines the historical migration and scattering of African populations to local geographical areas and the subsequent evolution of blended cultures, … Continue reading THE CHARLES JOYNER INSTITUTE FOR GULLAH AND AFRICAN DIASPORA STUDIES EVENTS – FEBRUARY 2021