ASALH x GLUE: Preserving Black History, Building Black Futures
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has been the steward of Black history since 1915. GLUE is proud to actively participate in growing ASALH’s presence in Milwaukee and the Midwest/Great Lakes region.
Our President, Walter Lanier, serves on ASALH’s Executive Council and chairs the Governance Committee, helping guide the national organization while connecting local members and institutions to this historic mission.
What is ASALH?
Founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson–known as the “Father of Black History”–ASALH promotes, researches, preserves, and disseminates information about Black life, history, and culture to the global community.
Every February, ASALH sets the national Black History Month theme and convenes scholars, educators, and community leaders to advance public understanding. Programs include the annual Black History Luncheon, an international academic conference, and hundreds of local branch events across the country.
Membership Opportunities
ASALH membership connects you to a national network of scholars, educators, community leaders, and institutions.
Individual Memberships:
Student – $25
Regular – $75
Senior – $55
Life Membership – $1,500 (payable over time)
Libraries, schools, museums, nonprofits – $300 annually
Includes benefits for two designated individuals (each receives member privileges)
Benefits include publications, conference discounts, and recognition as a partner institution
Institutional Memberships:
Sponsorship levels available for companies and organizations committed to supporting ASALH’s mission.
Corporate Memberships:
Subscription to The Journal of African American History (JAAH)
Networking with a national community of scholars and practitioners
Discounts on the ASALH Annual Conference
Voting rights and eligibility for branch leadership
Opportunities to shape Black History Month programming
Member Benefits:
Branches: Local Engagement
Branches are the community arm of ASALH. They organize local programs, lectures, oral history projects, and community partnerships.
To establish a branch, you need:
At least 8 members
5 officers
A local bank account and bylaws
The Midwest/Great Lakes region–including Milwaukee, Buffalo, Twin Cities, Detroit, Chicago, and Cleveland–is a growing focus area. GLUE is actively participating in conversations to strengthen branch development, membership, and programming across these cities.
GLUE’s Role in the Midwest & Great Lakes
While ASALH leads nationally, GLUE contributes regionally by:
Actively recruiting individual and institutional members in Milwaukee and across the Great Lakes.
Sharing ASALH’s mission and membership opportunities through GLUE’s communication platforms.
Supporting branch development in Milwaukee and other Midwest cities.
Strengthening governance through Walter Lanier’s leadership as Chair of ASALH’s Governance Committee.
Get Involved
Become a Member – Join online through ASALH national.
Institutional Memberships – Encourage your school, church, or nonprofit to sign up (includes two member benefits).
Volunteer/Partner – Help organize programs in Milwaukee and across the Great Lakes.
Branch Development – Be part of building or strengthening ASALH branches in Milwaukee.