Charleston Area Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Founders of Black History Month
We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Charleston ASALH Retreat! Please RSVP to help us anticipate how many members are planning to attend this year's retreat: August 3, … Continue reading Please RSVP: Charleston Area Branch ASALH Retreat Sat. Aug. 3, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm / Charleston Main Library Auditorium
The Charleston Middle Passage Ancestor Remembrance ceremony wouldn't be possible without the dedication of so many. Our deepest gratitude goes to all who participated, from the CHS ASALH Remembrance Committee … Continue reading Charleston’s 27th Annual Ancestor Remembrance in Review – June 8, 2024
"The NAACP Goose Creek Branch will host our 2nd Annual #Juneteenth Youth Summit with the City of Goose Creek Recreation, Goose Creek Cultural Arts Commission and Juneteenth Family Fest! This event … Continue reading Goose Creek Juneteenth Youth Summit (NAACP) – June 22, 2024
"The 4th annual Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Festival is a celebration of freedom and empowerment, showcasing the contributions and achievements of African Americans in the Lowcountry. Join us in celebrating the … Continue reading 4th Annual Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Festival – J19 Week List of Events June 1 – 23
"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.
International Women’s Day is a holiday observed on March 8th to bring awareness to the achievements and challenges of the women’s rights movement. Matters such as gender equality, reproductive rights, … Continue reading International Women’s Day: On the Fringe of Change
Charleston Branch members are invited to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Colour of Music Festival founded in Charleston SC by Lee Pringle, the Artistic Director. Over the four days … Continue reading Colour of Music and Branch Member only Reception
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Maxine Smith on her book The Midnight Mayor of Charleston (The Henry Smith Story). Like the book and told in six chapters, this … Continue reading Author Talk: A Conversation with Dr. Maxine Smith-Every Thursday starting April 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Part of our Critical Conversations Series, featuring Polly Sheppard and Margaret Seidler. Moderated by Bernard Powers and Marjory Wentworth. About this event "Two Women Bridge the Racial Divide in a … Continue reading Critical Conversations at the College of Charleston on March 30, 2022 at 6:00 PM EST