Brenda Girton-Mitchell on why ASALH matters

My childhood memories about race were formed by lessons shared at home and in church.

The stories we heard about being colored, Negro, Black, and African American were viewed through the lens of faith. No matter what white people said about our race, we were children of God and that made us special.

I was an adult before I realized the inadequacy of my knowledge and understanding of Black history and began to do my own work. ASALH is a trusted resource for educational information on the accomplishments of Black people.