Category Archives: Local Happenings

Signature Project: Historical Marker on Negro Mountain Grantsville, Garrett County, MD

HISTORICAL MARKER HONORING BLACK FRONTIERSMAN WHO DIED IN FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR UNVEILED IN GRANTSVILLE, GARRETT COUNTY Historic Site on National Road Nominated by the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History  READ FULL ARTICLE: MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION: HISTORIC MARKER GRANTSVILLE,Continue reading “Signature Project: Historical Marker on Negro Mountain Grantsville, Garrett County, MD”

Signature Project: Historical Marker for the Banishment of African Americans from Johnstown PA

100 years ago, Blacks had 24 hours to leave Johnstown, Pa.‘One of the most horrific racial injustices in Western Pennsylvania’ Read Full Article in The New Pittsburgh Courier Our most sincere congratulations are extended to Branch member Cody McDevitt for being the driving force in obtaining a historical marker for the banishment of African AmericansContinue reading “Signature Project: Historical Marker for the Banishment of African Americans from Johnstown PA”

First Annual Antiracism Activation Summit 2023

Produced & Hosted by Anita Russell, VP of Media Relations, Dr.Edna B McKenzie Branch of ASALH Personal Transformation Expert | Professional Speaker | International Bestselling AuthorFounder/CEO The Place to SOAR Creator/Host of InflexionPoint Podcast 15 SPEAKERS IN 5 DAYS VISION Antiracism activation is tied to generational leadership and influence The virtual experience, First Annual Antiracism ActivationContinue reading “First Annual Antiracism Activation Summit 2023”

Celebrating Future Vision: Women of Vision

Women of Vision Exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Art Hall of Sculpture Milli Mickle, member of the Dr. Edna B Mckenzie ASALH branch, is exhibiting a painting in the Women of Visions exhibit called the “Future Visions” at the Carnegie Museum. The exhibit runs from May 28 to June 12. The Carnegie Museum is locatedContinue reading “Celebrating Future Vision: Women of Vision”

University of Pittsburgh Africana Studies Awards Ceremony

April 2, 2022 April 2, 2022 University of Pittsburgh Department of Africana Studies On April 2nd, the Department of Africana Studies hosted Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Keynote Speaker, followed by an awards ceremony, honoring important individuals and associates of the department.  Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of  African & African-AmericanContinue reading “University of Pittsburgh Africana Studies Awards Ceremony”