Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Founders of Black History Month
"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
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.
"I believe unconditionally in the ability of people to respond when they are told the truth. We need to be taught to study rather than to believe, to inquire rather … Continue reading 9 Facts You Should Know about Local Hero, Septima P. Clark
This event is hosted by the College of Charleston, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture and the International African American Museum and the Anson Street African … Continue reading Ancestral Visions: Honoring the Past, Navigating the Future. A Conversation in Memory of Dr. Ade Ofunnyin and Mr. Leroy Lewis on November 3rd at 7pm via Zoom
The African American Studies Program at the College of Charleston, in conjunction with Avery Research Center and the Gibbes Museum of Art, will host their annual artists' lecture event: Sistahs … Continue reading Sistahs in Indigo: A Conversation with Arianne King Comer and Ifé Franklin
https://youtu.be/sU4XNXMX-_g More often than not the celebration of black strength, tenacity, and innovation is limited to the month of February. This lack of continuous acknowledgement of the culture that defines … Continue reading Check out the Avery Research Center’s Virtual Black History Program!
Join the archival staff at the College of Charleston's Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture for a discussion on the role of archivists and archives in preserving … Continue reading February 13th Branch Event: Preserving the Black Family through Records
PROGRAM 1: PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING 2020 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME; “THE BLACK FAMILY” DATE: February 1, 2021 (Zoom), Registration will be available in January 2021 TIME: 12:00 p.m. SPEAKER: Julie … Continue reading Charleston Area Branch of ASALH February 2021 Events