From the Desk of the Branch President, Ronald B. Saunders Dear Edna B. McKenzie Branch and National Members, We have launched a branch speakers bureau in 2024!We are inviting all Branch and National ASALH dues paying members to consider participating. As you may know, the national organization has a speakers bureau. Like this bureau, we aim to assist organizations, institutions, andContinue reading “Help Preserve Black History: Join Our Branch Speakers Bureau”
Category Archives: From the Desk of the President
Job Descriptions for Docent and Interpreter at the Woodville Plantation in Bridgeville, PA
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT Woodville Plantation, Bridgeville PA Historical Context: Laurence Glasco, a history professor at Pitt, and students in his History of Black Pittsburgh class traveled to the Woodville Plantation Wednesday evening and listened to Windhorst detail the lives of Western Pennsylvania slaves. Glasco takes his class to this plantation — whichContinue reading “Job Descriptions for Docent and Interpreter at the Woodville Plantation in Bridgeville, PA”
President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Sharita Jacobs Thompson
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Dr. Sharita Jacobs Thompson, Professor of Social Sciences Dr. Sharita Jacobs Thompson is a Professor in the Social Sciences Department at Prince George’s Community College, teachingContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Sharita Jacobs Thompson”
President’s Circle Featuring Ruth Helen Washington
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Ruth Helen Washington, First Black Recipient of “An Outstanding Science Teacher” Award in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania At age 75, Ruth Helen founded FAGANY, Inc (FinancialContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Ruth Helen Washington”
President’s Circle Featuring Andrea Coleman
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Andrea Coleman is a local leader and a community activist for the Greater Hazelwood Community in Pittsburgh PA focusing on Lifelong Learning in Higher Education. She isContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Andrea Coleman”
President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Beatrice Vasser
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Dr. Beatrice Vasser, Prolific, Inspiring, Truth-telling Writer and Educator Beatrice Wright Vasser, Ph.D obtained her Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University and her Masters andContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Beatrice Vasser”
President’s Circle Featuring Isabella Rozalia Catalina Jordan
Isabella Rozalia Catalina Jordan, Scholar and Athlete Isabella Jordan is 17 years old and attends the Neighborhood Academy which is located on North Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. She is in the tenth grade. Ms. Jordan maintains a 3.8 GPA. At the Neighborhood Academy, a C is a failing grade. Each year Ms. Jordan has takenContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Isabella Rozalia Catalina Jordan”
President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Carol V. Francois
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Dr. Carol François is a lifetime educator who describes herself as a catalyst for positive change. Dr. Carol François began her teaching career at age threeContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Dr. Carol V. Francois”
President’s Circle Featuring Lynne Robinson
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Lynne Robinson, CEO & Executive Producer of Black Robin Media Award-winning producer, director and writer known for her commitment to empowering and inspiring audiences through storiesContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Lynne Robinson”
President’s Circle Featuring Njaimeh Njie
Throughout Women’s History Month 2023, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH presents brief features on a female Branch member or a family member of the Branch member. Njaimeh Njie, Multimedia Artist. Working across photography, film, installation, and public art, Njaimeh Njie‘s practice centers everyday Black people, narratives, and landscapes with a focus onContinue reading “President’s Circle Featuring Njaimeh Njie”
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