ASALH Mobile

08/01/2026

LEAF 2026 Recap, Mobile!

President of ASALH, Dr. LoRen Modisa, moderated an inspiring discussion during the 2026 Landing Event and Ancestor’s Festival (LEAF) hosted by The Clotilda Story – Clotilda Descendants Association.

Joining the conversation were celebrated voices Nikole Hannah-Jones and Cebo Campbell sharing perspectives, stories, and insight that honored legacy while sparking meaningful dialogue for the future. We’re grateful for everyone who helped make LEAF 2026 a powerful celebration of history, community, and connection. 💛

07/22/2026

You’re Invited: Voices for Voting Rights Forum (SPLC) !

This is your invitation to the Voices for Voting Rights Forum, sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in partnership with ASALH, the League of Women Voters, Stand Up Mobile, Mobile United, and the Mobile County Remembrance Project.

Saturday, July 25
1:00–4:00 PM

Your voice matters! This forum is designed to document real barriers to voting and ensure community experiences are part of the public record.

✅ Register here:
https://www.splcenter.org/voices-voting-rights-forum-series/

Tag a friend and come be heard! 💬✨

Become Part of the Record and the Future Across the country, the right to vote is being reshaped in real time. Protections are being stripped away. New barriers are taking hold. And too often, what people are experiencing is never fully captured. The Voices for Voting Rights series of commun...

07/10/2026

History. Truth. Legacy. Power.

Join the Clotilda Descendants Association for the LEAF Truth Summit: Controlling OUR Stories and Legacies an unforgettable evening exploring how African American history, literature, and politics intersect to shape our collective future.

This special-edition summit features acclaimed author Cebo Campbell and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, with a dynamic conversation moderated by Dr. LoRen Modisa, President of the ASALH Mobile Branch.

Friday, July 10, 2026
6:00 PM

Whether you're an educator, student, artist, historian, activist, or community member, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Come ready to listen, learn, and be inspired.

07/08/2026

You don’t want to miss this event! The Clotilda Descendants Association presents the 2026 Landing Event and Ancestor Festival, happening July 9th–12th!
Join us as we celebrate history, legacy, and community together.

📣 Special acknowledgement to ASALH’s Mobile Branch President, Dr. LoRen Modisa, for being an active participant in this event, helping to bridge the gap between academics and history in such an impactful way.

For more details, please be sure to follow the information on the event website as provided on the flyer.

07/06/2026

ASALH Family of Mobile we are excited to announce that our amazing Branch President Dr. LoRen Modisa will be featured as part of the Landing Event and Ancestor Festival (LEAF) 2026, presented by the Clotilda Descendants Association!

Join us for a weekend of celebration as we honor and uplift the legacy of the Clotilda—community, culture, history, and joy all in one place.

Location: Africatown, Alabama
When: July 9th–12th

Bring your family, your friends, and your spirit of celebration. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/16/2026

Don’t miss this wonderful Virtual Event!

Join The Descendants Forum for a special virtual gathering on May 18th from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. This is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and feel inspired together from the comfort of your own space.

📅 Date: May 18th
🕗 Time: 8:00–9:30 PM
🎥 Location: Virtual

ASALH members share with a friend and make plans to join!

05/15/2026

Join us for a powerful and historic community event as we honor the lives of Zachariah Graham and James Lewis and reflect on the enduring legacy of racial terror lynching in America. The ASALH Branch proudly stands with the Mobile County Community Remembrance Project Coalition and Equal Justice Initiative.

📅 Sunday, May 17
📍 Mobile County, Alabama

This dedication ceremony is an opportunity for our community to acknowledge the truth of our history, honor the memories of those whose lives were taken unjustly, and recommit ourselves to justice, remembrance, and reconciliation.
We invite community members, educators, faith leaders, students, and advocates to stand together in remembrance and reflection.

04/20/2026

ASALH members Shalela Dowdy, Sharrell Edmond, and Jasmine Cook - Washington supported the candidate forum hosted by the Greater Mobile, AL Chapter of The Links, Incorporated in partnership with NPHC, Mobile United, and the Mobile League of Women Voters. Forums like this matter because they create space for our community to ask real questions, hear clear plans, and hold candidates accountable on issues that directly impact Black communities in Mobile.

ASALH is proud of our members for encouraging participation and supporting events that strengthen democracy through informed conversations. Let’s make sure our voices are present, our questions are thoughtful, and our community is represented!

03/31/2026

Reminder that our virtual Southern Reading Collective meets March 31 at 6:00 PM! Don’t forget to RSVP using the updated link below. We’ll be discussing Jamila Minnicks’ Moonrise Over New Jessup. Bring your thoughts, favorite passages, and questions. See you there! 📖

Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Ekko0meEC4agmk4NLEk6G3NjJ4EvDeRKB55HpG0HNQAzzQ/viewform

03/30/2026

ASALH Members and friends join us for the inaugural Southern Reading Collective! RSVP now with the updated link to reserve your spot. We’ll be discussing Moonrise Over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks. It is a powerful read, and you won’t want to miss the discussion. Bring your insights, questions, and community spirit! 📚✨

Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0Ekko0meEC4agmk4NLEk6G3NjJ4EvDeRKB55HpG0HNQAzzQ/viewform