Sylvia Cyrus

Sylvia Cyrus began her tenure as the executive director of ASALH in 2003. She is the 2nd longest-serving Executive Director to lead the Association of African American Life and History (ASALH) in its mission to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about black life, history and culture. Working with an organization with a national profile, she uses this platform fearlessly on behalf of ASALH. She has expanded ASALH’s community partnerships with established and emerging organizations. These strategic partnerships, including the National Park Service, has heightened the awareness and role of preservation of black history. Guided by the vision of its founder Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History, Sylvia is honored to lead a104-year old organization that continues to lead the vital discussion, dissemination, and preservation of Black history and culture. She has formed lasting strategic partnerships with corporate and community leaders who share her vision and dream to preserve black history. The Washington Informer Charities, Inc. named Ms. Cyrus one of Washington’s 50 Influencers. During her leadership, the Association received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Distinguished Organization A Voice Heritage Award and the Historic Achievement Award from The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. Sylvia also received the Centennial Award from the National Parks Conservation Association.

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