Tampa Bay Branch
association for the study of
african american life &
history
ASALH
ASALH (pronounced uh-sa-luh) stands for the Association for the Study of African American Life & History.
ASALH is a historical and sociological society dedicated to the preservation of African American history and culture.
"Established on September 9, 1915, by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, we are the Founders of Black History Month and carry forth the work of our founder, the Father of Black History. We continue his legacy of speaking a fundamental truth to the world–that Africans and peoples of African descent are makers of history and co-workers in what W. E. B. Du Bois called, “The Kingdom of Culture.” ASALH’s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge about Black History, to be, in short, the nexus between the Ivory Tower and the global public. We labor in the service of Blacks and all humanity." ~ About ASALH
To learn more about ASALH, please visit asalh.org
About Us
The Tampa Bay Branch of ASALH was founded in 2004 by Mrs. Mary Frances Alexander.
ASALH Tampa Bay serves Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties with programs on the African American experience in the Tampa Bay Area.
President: Leontyne "Tyna" Middleton
Vice President: Charles "Fred" Hearns
Secretary: Deirdre Tatum
Treasurer: Paul Dunkley
Chaplain: Rev. Kimberly Queen
Historian: Shirl McCray
2023 - 2024 Officers
Membership
To join the Tampa Bay Branch of ASALH, please visit asalh.org/join. Be sure to indicate "Tampa Bay" as your chosen branch. Please email tampabaybranchofasalh@gmail.com to learn how to pay your local dues.
2024 Black History Month Theme
African Americans
&
the Arts
Upcoming Events
Branch Meeting
January 27, 2024
1 - 3pm
North Tampa Library
10,000 Black Men Named George
Movie Screening & Panel
February 15, 2024
6:30p
Hillsborough CTA
(3102 N. Habana Ave)
Tampa Bay History Center
An Evening in Celebration of Frederick Douglass*
February 7, 2024
6:30 - 8:30pm
Tampa Theater
Free
Tampa Bay History Center
3rd Annual Black History Month Reception*
February 23, 2024
5:30 - 7:30pm
$75
*Not an ASALH Tampa Bay Sponsored event
past Events
ASALH St. Petersburg Dr. Carter G. Woodson Birthday Celebration
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
past Events
108th Annual ASALH National Conference in Jacksonville, FL
September 19-24, 2023
past Events
July Branch Meeting
"The Negro Spiritual: Up Close and Personal" Presented
by Sharion Thurman-Reeves
past Events
Freedom School Juneteenth Trip to Tampa Bay History Center
Monday, June 19, 2023
past Events
USF Black Alumni Association Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17, 2023
past Events
"The Killing Floor" Viewing & Panel Discussion
February 28, 2023
past Events
Dr. Carter G. Woodson's Birthday Tour & Luncheon
December 19, 2022
Past Events
Dr. Carter G. Woodson's Birthday Tour & Luncheon
December 19, 2022
PAST Events
P.O. Box 11910
Tampa, FL 33680