JOIN MANASOTA ASALH
Manasota ASALH is the largest branch in the national ASALH network, and one of the most active. Join our branch and get involved! Membership with the Manasota Branch of ASALH connects you to a national and local community committed to preserving, interpreting, and advancing Black history, culture, and scholarship.
Individual Membership Benefits
Included with all individual membership levels unless otherwise noted
- Complimentary Digital Publications - free digital subscriptions to ASALH’s premier publications: Journal of African American History (JAAH) and Black History Bulletin (BHB). Digital access includes all current and back issues. Please note: once digital access is granted, subscriptions cannot be canceled or revoked.
- Conference Registration Discounts - Reduced registration fees for National ASALH conferences, offering opportunities for professional development, learning, and networking.
- Voting Privileges - One vote in the annual National ASALH Executive Council election.
- ASALH Bookshelf Access - Opportunity to promote your scholarship by posting published works on the ASALH Bookshelf on the National ASALH website.
- Conference Presentation Opportunities - Eligibility to present research, programs, or projects at the National ASALH Annual Conference.
- Author Book Signing Participation - Participation in official National ASALH Author Book Signing Events.
- Exclusive Local Event Invitations - Invitations to Manasota ASALH programs and events in the Sarasota and Manatee communities.
- Community & Networking - Engagement with historians, educators, scholars, and advocates dedicated to Black history and culture locally and nationally.
- Exclusive Newsletter Access - Ability to share community news and events through the Manasota ASALH mailing list, reaching hundreds of contacts throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties at no cost.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & PRICING
General Membership
For individuals seeking full participation in both National ASALH and the Manasota Branch.
$135 Annually Includes National Dues ($90) and Local Dues ($40)
Senior Membership (65 and Older)
Designed for members aged 65 and older, offering full access to individual membership benefits at a reduced rate.
$105 Annually Includes National Dues ($65) and Local Dues ($40)
Student Membership
Available to currently enrolled students interested in Black history, culture, and scholarships. This membership supports early professional development and engagement with ASALH.
$65 Annually Includes National Dues ($55) and Local Dues ($10)
Dual Membership
Provides full individual membership benefits for two household residents, allowing both to engage in National and Manasota ASALH activities and programming.
$200 Annually Includes National Dues ($120) and Local Dues ($80)
Associate Membership
For individuals whose primary ASALH membership is with another branch but who wish to actively participate in the Manasota Branch and its local programming.
$115 Annually Includes National Dues ($75) and Local Dues ($40)
Life Membership Options
Individual Life Membership
$1,800 Payable in five (5) consecutive annual installments of $360,
plus annual local dues of $40. Life Members receive all individual membership benefits with long-term recognition and engagement.
Interim Life Membership
$360 annually for five (5) years, plus annual local dues of $40. Interim Life Members receive all individual membership benefits during the installment period.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Institutional Membership
$360 Annually - Institutional memberships include benefits for two individuals.
Eligible Institutions Include:
- Colleges and Universities (Departments)
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Churches and Religious Organizations
- Student Organizations
Institutional Members Receive:
- All individual membership benefits
- Two sets of the Black History Month Kit (posters and materials)
- Two print and digital subscriptions to the Black History Bulletin
- Two print and digital subscriptions to the Journal of African American History (JAAH)
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS
$2,510 Annually - Corporate Membership includes all individual membership benefits plus enhanced organizational resources.
Corporate Members Receive:
- All individual membership benefits
- Two sets of the Black History Month Kit
- Two print and digital subscriptions to the Black History Bulletin
- Two print and digital subscriptions to the Journal of African American History (JAAH)
CORPORATE & INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
