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The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, a major national organization in the twin fields of life and history, is composed of members of all racial groups in America. We welcome your membership, and offer full participation in meetings, conferences and conventions and in other activities.

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The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History* cordially invites you to become a member of ASALH, the organization dedicated to improvement of ethnic understanding in America, appreciation of the life and history of the Afro-American, and enrichment of promise of the future.
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CARTER G. WOODSON CENTER
1401 Fourteenth St. NW Washington D.C. 20005
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*DIVISIONS
The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, Inc.
The Associated Publishers, Inc.

ORGINS
The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History was conceived by Dr. Carter G. Woodson as an instrument to promote appreciation of the life and history of the Black American, to encourage an understanding of present status, and to enrich the promise of the future.

In 1915, there was, as now, tremendous neglect of the study of the Negro and most other racial groups. Out of this lack of understanding, misinformation about race and color flourished. The founding of The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History provided needed reconstruction of thought based on historical truth about African heritage of black people, ancient history and worthwhile contribution to the founding and the continuation of the United States of America.

The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History was:

1. Organized by Carter G. Woodson in Chicago, September 9, 1915, with the participation of George Cleveland Hall. W.B. Hartgrove, J.E. Stamps, and Alexander L. Jackson.

2. Incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, October 2, 1915, with Carter G. Woodson, J.E. Moorland, and J.A. Bigham as trustees.

The Association:

3. Published the first number of THE JOURNAL OF NEGRO HISTORY, January 1, 1916, and since that date has published this historical magazine regularly each quarter.

4. Originated Negro History Week on February 7, 1926 and has continued the celebration annually. This observance is now Afro-American History Month, and occurs during the entire month of February of each year.

5. Brought out the Negro History Bulletin, October 1, 1937. The magazine is published six times per year, January-February, March-April, May-June, July-August, September-October, and November-December.

ACHIEVEMENTS
The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History:

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