ASALH PhilaMontco Branch

Upcoming Community Events! Please support PMB members!

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Dr. Carter G. Woodson's publications are well-known, but let's take a moment to highlight his younger sister Bessie Woodson Yancey, an accomplished educator and writer in her own right.

Focusing more on poetry, she only had one publication to her name, a 1939 book of poetry entitled "Echoes from the Hills", written from the perspective of an African American woman living in Appalachia during the early 1900s. Even though this was her only discrete published work, it was still a historic achievement.

Later, scholars would define her unique perspective by the term "Affrilachian," and remark on her being among the field's pioneers (as one of the first who directed much of her writing toward children). She continued to send further poems and commentary, both about personal experiences and advocacy for a better world, to newspapers, and many of them were published that way as well.

How has your family influenced who you are today?

NPS Photo: The Guyandotte River, along the banks of which Bessie Woodson Yancey lived when she began her poetry career.

🍓 FREE event: strawberry picking, estate tours, family fun, and a visit from the Philly Goat Project at the Historic Strawberry Mansion on Saturday, June 6, from 1–3 PM!

We’re almost there… we are just 33 tickets away from reaching our goal for the Annual Scholarship Luncheon! Every ticket supports scholarships, educational programming, and the continued legacy of Carter G. Woodson.

Help us push this mission across the finish line — purchase your ticket, invite a guest, and be part of an unforgettable afternoon of purpose, culture, and community impact. Let’s sell this out together!!!! Click link in bio for more information or Scan QR code!

Join the PMB ASALH for A Collective Journey Into Inner Peace on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 12–3 PM at Greene Street Friends School. This immersive wellness experience will feature gentle yoga + sound healing, Reiki, sound baths, wellness lectures, vendors, and a relaxing tea bar—all designed to support healing, connection, and restoration. This free community event welcomes individuals and families seeking a moment to pause, recharge, and prioritize wellness in an intentional space. Bring your yoga mat, invite a friend, and come journey with us toward inner peace. Free parking available via Schoolhouse Lane entrance. Click below for the link!

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Please join us for our upcoming PMB ASALH General Membership Meeting on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
Location:
6950 Germantown Ave
New Courtland ElderService Senior Care Center
(Entrance on Sedgwick Ave, across the street from Acme)

This gathering will be a special one as we:

Highlight the greatness of the Mother Bethel ASALH Freedom School

Host a New Members Meet & Greet

Present a meaningful tribute to Black poets

Today is the last day to purchase a ticket at the early bird price $80

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Our Annual Luncheon supports students pursing a college degree. Please attend and bring a friend. This is an event you don’t want to miss as we honor Carter G. Woodson’s legacy of advocating for our youth and history.

Our Keynote speaker: Reverend Carolyn C. Cavaness, pastor of Historic Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church.

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