Committee on Minority Historians

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Committee on Minority Historians

Established: 1990

Purpose: To advocate for a more inclusive profession by representing the interest and concerns of minority historians; to foster an inclusive scholarship that challenges and transforms the practice of history, both substantively and methodologically; to work with other committees within the Association and to support the Association’s outreach to public history organizations and K–12 teachers.

Membership: 5 members, including one graduate student or early career professional. Committee meets twice a year by teleconference with CMH members serving a minimum of three years. New members will be added on a staggered yearly basis.

Assignment to Division: Reports on its work to the Council, works with appropriate divisions and committees on specific issues.

Publications and Resources

Resources for Minority Historians

AHA Statement on Affirmative Action

Equity Award

Opportunities for Research Grants and Fellowships

John Hope Franklin's Presidential Address

Thomas C. Holt's Presidential Address

Reports

Equity for Minority Historians in the Academic History Workplace: A Guide to Best Practices, 2007

The Status of Women and Minorities in the History Profession, 2002 and 2008

Report on the Status and Hiring of Women and Minority Historians in Academia
Developed by the AHA's Committee on Women Historians and approved by the Council, the guidelines in this report provide statistics on appointments, tenure, and promotion. This edition also discusses salary issues and the status of minority women and men.