Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Founders of Black History Month
June 19th holds a special place in the hearts of African Americans. It's not just a date on the calendar; it's Juneteenth, a day synonymous with freedom and the solidity … Continue reading Juneteenth: A Day of Recognition, Reflection, and Red Velvet Cake
"MOJA Arts Festival is an annual celebration of Black arts and culture and our artistic contributions to the world, especially through African American and Caribbean legacies. Festival events include visual … Continue reading MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 / SEPT 26 – OCT 6
"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
In October 2021, Charleston Area Branch of ASALH members Julia-Ellen Davis and Vicki Davis Williams visited London, England, to commemorate the blue English Heritage plaque for William and Ellen Craft. … Continue reading Charleston Area Branch of ASALH’s former president’s ancestors honored
PROGRAM TITLE: The Black Family: Worship Traditions and Faith Institutions DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 17, 2021, 1-3PM EST via Zoom SPONSORS: Charleston Area Branch of ASALH DESCRIPTION: Worship traditions … Continue reading Note Date Change: Join us on July 17th at 1pm for The Black Family: Worship Traditions and Faith Institutions
Program Title: The Black Family-Promoting Health and Wellness Date: April 10, 2021 via Zoom Time: Membership Meeting at 1pm; Program at 1:50pm Description Membership meeting to be followed by a … Continue reading April 10, 2021: Branch Meeting and Panel on Promoting Health and Wellness
Greetings!Back by popular demand, ASALH presents an encore viewing of A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham on Friday, March 26 at 4 pm (est). Don't miss … Continue reading Join ASALH Festival Marquee Event, Back by Popular Demand
Program Title Black Parents Matter: Triumphs and Challenges Date and Time March 13, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location Zoom Meeting Sponsor(s) Charleston Area Branch of ASALH and Charleston … Continue reading March 13, 2021 Branch Meeting and Discussion Black Parents Matter: Triumphs and Challenges
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
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