According to Pew Research Center, around three-quarters of Black adults say predominantly Black churches have helped advance the fight for racial equity.
is donating $4 million to 35 historic Black churches across the nation to help fund the cost of preserving and maintaining the structures.• Wesley Temple AME Zion Church, Akron“Leaving an indelible imprint on our society, historic Black churches hold an enduring legacy of community, spirituality, and freedom that continues to span generations,” said Brent Leggs, executive director, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and senior vice president, National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is the largest U.S. resource dedicated to the preservation of Black historic places. “The Action Fund created the Preserving Black Churches program to recognize and celebrate the Black church for its contributions on American life, culture, and history, while also investing in their physical permanence and financial sustainment into the future. We are honored to award our first round of grants with the resources needed to ensure the Black church continues to stand in its fullest glory,” said Leggs.
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