I plan to have a table. Contact me if you wish to join me.
Shirley Rivens Smith, President
US Africa Sister Cities Foundation, Inc.
DC-Dakar
2000 Upshur St., NE
Washington, DC 20018
202-635-3138
90th Annual Black History Luncheon |
Saturday, February 20, 2016 |
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ASALH cordially invites you to attend the 90th Annual Black History Luncheon and Featured Authors' Event on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Washington Renaissance Hotel, in Washington, D.C. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the Featured Authors' Book Signing. Over 30 authors will sign and sell their books.
The doors for the luncheon will open at noon and the program will begin at 12:15 pm. Join us as ASALH enters its second century and celebrate the 2016 theme - Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead, assistant professor, Department of Communication, Loyola University Maryland; and Founding Executive Director, The Emilie Frances Davis Center for Education, Research, and Culture.
Ms. A'Lelia Bundles, a long time journalist and author,
Chair and President of the National Archives Foundation and a Columbia University trustee will serve as the emcee for the afternoon.
This is an afternoon that you will not want to miss.
A special hotel rate has been secured at the Marriott Marquis for guest who are coming in from out of town. |
Saturday, February 20, 2016 Featured Authors' Event Free & Open to the Public
No Ticket required!
10 a.m. - Noon
The ASALH Featured Authors' Event is a perfect event for family and friends to celebrate African American History Month.
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(left) Lonnie Bunch, director,
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and author; the late Mr. Lorenzo DuFau who was played by Ozie Davis in the movie PROUD. Photo by Milton Williams |
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Call 1-202-238-5910 to Purchase Your Tickets M-F 9:30-5:30 or click www.ASALH100.org to purchase via ASALH Online. You will need to log in or register to complete your order online. If you are already associated with ASALH, use instructions below or complete a New Visitor's Registration on the left-hand side, after clicking on the screen below. 2. Use your primary email address previously used. a. Click "Forgot Your Password" if you need to reset. b. If this is your 1st time logging in, then try the temporary password Woodson1. 4. Click Annual ASALH Luncheon on the left. |
Book a room at the Marriott Marquis for the Luncheon. |
ASALH Room Rate at the Marriott Marquis
ATTENTION! Accommodations have been arranged across the street from the Washington Renaissance Hotel at the Marriott Marquis at discounted room rates. The number of rooms available is limited, so make your reservations now.
877-212-5752Call the Marriott Marquis at 877-212-5752 and ask for the ASALH Luncheon Room Block. Call our office if you need additional assistance at asalh@asalh.net.
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