ASALH Tampa Bay

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.