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We Are Running to the Fight! ASALH Brings its Conference to Jacksonville, Florida with Annual Theme: “Black Resistance”

August 9, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is proud to announce the 108th Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, from September 19th to the 24th. The conference will feature a rich program of scholarly sessions, workshops, historical tours, a film festival, an author’s book signing series, and many other events that illuminate the importance of the current struggle of resistance. Black Resistance has taken many forms throughout history. As the late Congressman John Lewis advised, “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” […]

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Smithsonian Institution Selects African American Museum Director Lonnie Bunch as Secretary

June 6, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     In a historic selection, the Smithsonian has selected Lonnie Bunch, III as the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Bunch will serve as the 14th Secretary. Bunch, 66, is the Founding Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. He will now oversee 19 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers and several education centers as the Secretary of the Smithsonian. […]