D4 The Afro-American March 2, 2024 - March 8, 2024
Brothers Hakeem and Hasan Jeffries advocate for ‘righteous intensity’ at ASALH luncheon By Ashleigh Fields AFRO Assistant Editor
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he Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) recently held their Annual Black History Month Festival Luncheon, on Feb. 24 at the Westin in downtown Washington D.C.
The organization was founded by Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D., who is credited with the creation of the month, which recognizes Black leaders in history and their contributions. Black History Month is an outgrowth of Negro History Week, which Woodson began Feb. 7, 1926. Each year ASALH
assigns a theme to the now monthlong celebration, with the 2024 focus being “African Americans and the Arts.” Democratic House Leader, Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.-8) and his brother Hasan Jeffries, a history professor at the Ohio State University, participated in a panel discussion with Tiffany
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Moderator Tiffany Cross leads a panel discussion on the importance of voting in the 2024 presidential election with keynote panelists Hasan Jeffries and Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader for United States House of Representatives.
The Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.-8) participates in a panel discussion at the ASALH Annual Black History Festival Luncheon.
Dr. Hasan Jeffries, a history professor at the Ohio State University, shares his opinion on the political climate in America.
ASALH President, W. Marvin Dulaney, Ph.D., welcomes the audience to the 98th Black History Festival Luncheon.
Senior Advisor for Public Engagement for the White House Feven Solomon, presents a proclamation on behalf of the president.
Denise Rolark, publisher of the Washington Informer, serves as mistress of ceremonies for the 98th ASALH Black History Festival Luncheon.
Alan Williams, senior advisor for the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, bring greetings from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Cross to highlight the influences of Black art on Black life with a special focus on the political sector. Special guests included Non-voting Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-D.C.), Sharon Pratt, former D.C. mayor, and Feven Solomon, senior advisor for public engagement at the White House.
ASALH Executive Council Members, Dr. Gladys Gary Vaughn (left) and Dr. Sharita Jacobs Thompson, serve as co-chairs of the Luncheon Committee.
ASALH Executive Director Sylvia Y. Cyrus (left), Director of Stamp Services for the United States Postal Service, Lisa Bobb-Semple, and ASALH President, W. Marvin Dulaney, Ph.D., unveil the new Black Heritage Stamp of Constance Baker Motley.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 31st Third District Representative Shawn R. Lacey (left), and First Vice District Representative, Craig Spraggins present a check to ASALH.
The first female mayor of Washington, D.C. Sharon Pratt (left) and current youth mayor of Washington, D.C., Lourdes Robinson.
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