The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold innovative virtual programming in the month of February to honor Black History Month. This year’s theme is, “Black Bodies: From Exploitation to Excellence,” and will highlight Black contributions to medical discovery and public health. Presentations through the month include: “Race and Health Disparities in Urban African American Communities,” “An Afro-Caribbean in the Nazi Era: From Papiamentu to German,” “ To Care for the Sick and Bury the Dead: African American Lodges and Cemeteries in Tennessee,” and more.
Established on September 9, 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) is head-quartered in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.asalh.org
