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”

The Black Ekphrastic at the Crossroads of Poetry & Art

Hosted by the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH Saturday March 29, 2024 | 7-9 PM ET An ekphrastic poem is a vivid poetic description of a scene, a work of art, or any other artistic genre, such as film, music, or dance. Today, each poet has chosen a piece of artistic work byContinue reading “The Black Ekphrastic at the Crossroads of Poetry & Art”

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”