The Charleston Area Branch of ASALH welcomes community submissions for our Community Events Calendar, a space dedicated to sharing programs, gatherings, and initiatives that highlight African American history, culture, and education. Whether you’re organizing a lecture, cultural festival, book talk, or historical commemoration, we invite you to submit your event for consideration. Our goal is to provide a central hub where community members can stay informed and engaged with meaningful events throughout Charleston and surrounding areas. All submissions will be reviewed for alignment with ASALH’s mission before being added to the calendar. Thank you for helping us connect, educate, and celebrate African American heritage together!
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CHARLESTON AREA BRANCH ASALH BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK-OFF 2025
The Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is thrilled to announce the start of an exciting new year of events, beginning with our Black History Month Kick-Off on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
This year’s ASALH theme, “African Americans and Labor,” focuses on the profound ways labor—free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, paid and voluntary—has shaped the collective experience of African Americans throughout history.
Highlights of the kick-off program include a presentation exploring this year’s theme, recognition of community achievements honorees, and the unveiling of our 2025 African Americans and Labor event calendar. Light refreshments will be served, and attendees are invited to bring a book to participate in our community book exchange.
Event Details:
What: Charleston ASALH Black History Month Kick-Off
When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Baxter Patrick Library – 1858 S Grimball Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
What to Bring: A book for the book exchange (optional)
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