A message from the ASALH President The post ASALH’s Response to the White House’s Directive to Review Smithsonian Institution Museums first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute seeks a President & CEO to provide visionary leadership, oversee operations, drive fundraising, and advance the Institute’s mission of civil and human rights while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team. The post President and CEO at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
The Newark Museum of Art seeks a Director & CEO to provide strategic vision, engage the community, and advance the Museum’s mission of equity, innovation, and transdisciplinary cultural leadership. The post Director and CEO at the Newark Museum of Art first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
Gunston Hall seeks an Executive Director to lead its mission, oversee programs and education, grow revenue and visibility, and provide strategic, visionary leadership. The post Executive Director at Gunston Hall first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House seeks a President & CEO to lead operations, advance programs, complete a capital campaign, and oversee a campus expansion, inspiring visitors through the life and work of Susan B. Anthony. The post President & CEO, National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
Museo de Arte de Ponce seeks a Director to lead strategy, fundraising, operations, and the reopening of its landmark building while expanding programs and community engagement. The post Director at Museo de Arte de Ponce in Ponce, Puerto Rico first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
The Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland, SC, seeks a visionary Executive Director to guide its next chapter of growth, building on 10 years of cultural programming, historic preservation, and community engagement. The post Executive Director at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
The National Sculpture Society seeks a strategic Executive Director to lead its 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, guiding growth in visibility, membership, and revenue while supporting artists and representational sculpture. The post Executive Director at the National Sculpture Society first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
Smith College’s Department of Africana Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Black Women’s Studies/Gender Studies, beginning July 2026. The post Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Smith College first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.| ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
ACLS is accepting applications for the HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program, which supports humanities and social sciences faculty at HBCUs with research grants and fellowships.| ASALH | The Founders of Black History Month (est. 1915)
Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson (1875-1950) was the son of former slaves and understood the importance of gaining a proper education when striving to secure and maximize one’s divine right of freedom.| ASALH | The Founders of Black History Month (est. 1915)
The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915. An alumnus of the University of Chicago with many friends in the city, Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C. to participate in a national celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois.| ASALH | The Founders of Black History Month (est. 1915)
Learn about Black history by exploring your local community, reading books by Black authors, and visiting Black or African-American history museums.Explore a| ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month
When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public. The intention has never been to dictate or limit the exploration of the Black experience, but to bring to the public’s attention important developments that merit emphasis.| ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month
