Over the past four decades, AHSA has played a major role in promoting the heritage of African peoples through scholarly research, influencing US policy towards Africa, educational and cultural activities around the globe. The best and brightest African scholar/activists from have participated in AHSA annual conferences and are committed to renewing AHSA's quest goal of igniting an African Renaissance.  

AHSA Commissions

Archival Commission: Sheila Flemming-Hunter, Commissioner.

Members:  Ann Swanson and William Dorsey

Education Commission: J Vern Cromartie

AHSA History Commission: Leonard Jeffries, Commissioner.

Members: Shelby Lewis and James Turner

Policy and Activism Commission: Mack Jones, Commissioner.

Members: William Boone and Gloria Braxton

Annual Conference Commission: Mae King, Commissioner.

Members: Shelby Lewis and William Boone, Chair, Local Arrangement Committee.