2021 Edition

 According to ncaahc.org, the book contains short histories of dozens of African American individuals and institutions who are significant to Tennessee’s past. Through a compilation of profiles from the conference’s 40 years, the book celebrates Black and African American contributions and achievements through family histories, little-known tales, and historic images. 

For more information and to read the full book click on the link.

 http://ncaahc.org/profiles-of-african-americans-in-tennessee/

Carter G. Woodson is considered the "father of Black history.  In 1926, Woodson decided that he wanted to designate a date to promote and educate people about the history of African Americans in the United States. 

Phyllis Wheatley who was sold into slavery in as a child became the first published African American female author in 1773

Bayard Rustin was behind the organizing the great "March On Washington" He was an important civil rights activist and architect for equality and justice during the civil rights movement

If you haven't visited the largest museuem dedicated to the preservation of African American history in the United States, then now may be the time to make plans to visit this historical museum. 

The museum carries over 40,000 artifacts relating to the history and culture of African Americans in the United States. 

You can visit the African American History and Culture Smithsonian Institute website :

www.nmaahc.si.edu

FREE...No Admission Charge for visitors. The Tennessee State Museum is one of the largest museum facilities in the nation, covering over 137,000 square feet. The museum also owns the National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Upon touring the museum you will be able to view a wide array of Tennessee's  African American historical collections. The museum is located at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 

"BLACK HISTORY YEAR "

Podcast

 Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we're left out of the history books. That we need access to experts, information and ideas so we can advance our people. Black History Year connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. According to the podcasters, you may not agree with everything you hear, but we're always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interest of Black people worldwide. BHY is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. 

 The Association for the Study of African American Life and History in collaboration with Archival Alchemy® presents, The Black Family: United by History, Restored by Storytelling. This national program centers the legacy of Black family reunions while encouraging families of all backgrounds to build and renew their own traditions and stories. This free self-guided certificate program includes pre-recorded workshops and resources that aim to demonstrate how oral storytelling, genealogy, and familial archiving can serve as a return and a way forward.

Association For The Study of African American Life and History

www.asalh.org  or you may call 202-238-5910