The 135th annual meeting of the Association was held January 6–9, 2022, in New Orleans. More than 1,500 scholars participated in the four-day meeting. In addition, 45 specialized societies and organizations have scheduled sessions and events in partnership with the Association. AHA awards and honors were announced on Thursday, January 6, followed by a plenary session. Jacqueline Jones, University of Texas at Austin, delivered the presidential address on Friday, January 7.