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Manasota ASALH is the largest branch in the national ASALH network, and one of the most active. Join our branch representing the Sarasota Bradenton area and get involved!

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The national founder of ASALH, Carter G. Woodson believed that the mission of disseminating knowledge about Black history could best be achieved through branches such as our own.

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Manasota ASALH was conceived by Ernestine Harris, who organized a meeting in October 1995 to discuss the idea of beginning a branch of ASALH in the Manatee/Sarasota County area.

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DR. CARTER G. WOODSON

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History Month, founded the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH) on September 9, 1915.

“When you control a man’s thinking, you do not have to worry about his actions. He will find his “proper place” and stay in it. You do not need to send him to the back door. He will go without being told. In fact, if there is no back door, he will protest until one is made for his use. His education demands it.”

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Manasota ASALH branch is located in the Bradenton Sarasota area. ASALH mission is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about black life history and culture. Branch meetings of Manasota ASALH, attended by members and friends of Sarasota and Bradenton areas, are opportunities to network and to plan for ASALH events. Each meeting begins with a Moment in History, a brief presentation about a key point in local, national, or historic African American History. These presentations enrich our knowledge base and help to deepen the connection between Manasota ASALH and the Manatee and Sarasota community.

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Enrollment and membership renewal begins October 1st and ends November 30th

Announcements

Newtown Alive Newsletter

Reconstruction

Interracial Book Club

Restoration of Carter G. Woodson's home - National Landmark

Documentary

veterans of color

Newsworthy

We are so proud of our Manasota ASALH President, Dr. James Stewart

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DR. CARTER G. WOODSON