Category Archives: Branch Events

Women’s History Month Featuring Rev. B. De Niece Welch, PhD and Dr. Margaret Bristow

March is Women’s History Month, and on March 8, 2025, from 11:30 AM EST to 1:30 PM EST, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH will present an exciting program featuring two phenomenal and significant speakers. Rev. B. De Niece Welch, PhD, the First Vice President of the Dr. Edna B McKenzie branch will present “Black WomenContinue reading “Women’s History Month Featuring Rev. B. De Niece Welch, PhD and Dr. Margaret Bristow”

Members and Family Involved in Labor

The Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH  Presents a Panel Discussion Every member of the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie branch has a very compelling story about a family member, relative or an associate’s affiliation with labor. We would like to share those stories…Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025 12:00 NOON ET – 2:00Continue reading “Members and Family Involved in Labor”

Branch Table Presentation

Opening of Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive at the Carnegie Museum of Art To mark the occasion the Carnegie Museum of the Arts hosted a free concert and celebration featuring Roger Humphries and the R.H. Factor in the Carnegie Music Hall. In addition local organizations were invited to share their work at a table set upContinue reading “Branch Table Presentation”

Black Female Legacies in the Arts

Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 11:30 AM ET to 1:00 PM ET A panel of Black female artists speak about their experiences as Black female artists. Discussion includes how they made history in 2022 exhibiting their art at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh PA.  Panelist Biographies Lynne b. is a Pittsburgh-based mixed media painter who alsoContinue reading “Black Female Legacies in the Arts”

Genius Is Common Among Us: The Whitewashing of Black Genius

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 11:00 AM EST to 1:00 PM EST, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie branch of ASALH presents an exciting and informative discussion led by Anita D Russell, Founder/CEO of The Place to SOAR and VP of Media Relations for the Branch. Inspired by the “Genius is Common Movement”, Anita considers theContinue reading “Genius Is Common Among Us: The Whitewashing of Black Genius”

Honor Our Veterans 2023

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 11:00 AM EST to 1:00 PM EST, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie branch of ASALH “Honors Our Veterans” with an exciting and informative presentation moderated by Richard A. Stewart, Jr. About Richard A. Stewart, Jr. (aka Stew) Stew’s professional career included 30 plus years in law enforcement which began as an 8thContinue reading “Honor Our Veterans 2023”

Building Black Futures Together

In honor of Black Philanthropy Month, Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH Welcomes Jamye Wooten, Founder & CEO, CLLCTIVLY  August 12 at 11:30 – 1:30 PM ET Description On the forefront of digital strategy working at the intersections of faith & social justice, Jamye Wooten’s work has spanned the globe – advising nonprofits, faith-basedContinue reading “Building Black Futures Together”

Why Celebrate Juneteenth?

Dr. Edna B.McKenzie, Hampton Roads, Rochester NY, and Manhattan Branches of ASALH Presents A Juneteenth Program Featuring Dr. Kris Manjapra, Professor of History, Tufts University June 19 at 2-4 PM ET Description Kris Manjapra works art the intersection of comparative global history and the critical study of race and colonialism. Resistance as Community: “Practicing radical scholarshipContinue reading “Why Celebrate Juneteenth?”

Love Warriors and Battle Scars-An Analysis of Black Healing and Black Resistance

Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH Welcomes Author, Leader, and Professor, Dr. Johnathan White May 13 at 11:30 – 1:30 PM ET Description “How could a people chronically hated still produce so many love warriors… Where did Harriett (Tubman) come from?” —Dr. Cornel West “In America I was free only in battle, never free toContinue reading “Love Warriors and Battle Scars-An Analysis of Black Healing and Black Resistance”