Membership to the Association is open to all who are committed to the mission of the Association. To be a member of the branch you must join the national association.
Member Benefits
A) A free digital subscription to all publications (Journal of African American History, Black History Bulletin, Fire!!!: The Multimedia Journal of Black Studies) Print annual subscriptions are available to members for an additional $20 for the JAAH and $20 for the BHB. The digital subscriptions for all named publications include all back issues.
B) Discounts on Conference Registration Fees.
C) One vote at each year’s Executive Council election.
D) Ability to post books to the ASALH Bookshelf.
E) Post your news, events, and jobs to the ASALH Community Board for free.
F) Ability to present at the Annual Conference.
G) Ability to participate in the Author’s Book Signing Event at the Annual Conference.
H) A print as well as a digital subscription to the Journal of African American History. (Branch members will receive a print copy.)
I) Corporate and Institutional Members also receive two sets of the Black History Month “Kit” (Posters and other materials), two print and digital subscriptions to the Black History Bulletin, two subscriptions to the print and digital version of the JAAH, and all the same benefits that individual members receive.
National and Local Dues
| Membership Category | National Dues | Branch Local Dues | Total |
| General | $95.00 | $20.00 | $115.00 |
| Senior (OVER 65) | $65.00 | $15.00 | $80.00 |
| Student | $55.00 | $10.00 | $65.00 |
| Life | $1800.00 | Pay at your rate above | Varies |
| Life Interim (over a 5 yr. period) | $360.00 | Pay at your rate above | Varies |
| Associate | $75.00 | Pay at your rate above | Varies |
| Institutional | $300.00 | $50.00 | $350.00 |
| Corporate | $1800.00 | $50.00 | $1850.00 |
Membership Forms and How to Pay
1. Fill out and submit the ASALH membership application. (also see the application form link below)
2. Choose your preferred payment method, online bank, PayPal, or Cash App. We encourage local members to pay their National and local dues together, and we’ll forward your information and payment to the ASALH national office expeditiously.
3. Email your receipt to CHS ASALH. (a copy or image of your payment confirmation to chsasalh@gmail.com)
4. If you prefer to pay in cash, check, or money order, print and fill out this PDF form, OR fill out the online application below and select “paying by cash/money order”.
Membership Application & Dues Payment
