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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”

Help Preserve Black History: Join Our Branch Speakers Bureau

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”

Hope for Haiti: Providing Help in the Midst of Crisis

Panel Discussion: The Role Functional Literacy Ministry (FLM) Plays in Haiti On Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST, the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH will sponsor a panel discussion on the role Functional Literacy Ministry (FLM) plays in Haiti.  We are honored to present this well designedContinue reading “Hope for Haiti: Providing Help in the Midst of Crisis”

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”

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 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 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”