Institution & Stewardship: Black Churches (AACHAF Conversation Series)

Black churches have been at the forefront of critical and meaningful democratic reform. Yet, despite their central role, these historic houses of worship face myriad challenges and threats. Whether in use as active churches or repurposed as educational and community spaces, the collective work is to advance long-term and sustainable strategies that strengthen the stewardship capacity, asset management, interpretation, and fundraising activities for historic Black churches nationwide. In honor of Black History Month, join us as acclaimed historian, educator, and AACHAF Advisor, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. unpacks the legacy work of stewarding historic Black churches alongside four Action Fund partners representing sacred sites across the country.

This conversation is a rebroadcast from the 2023 Cultural Preservation Leadership Summit, a national convening hosted by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and the Ford Foundation. Additional conversations from the Summit will be shared with the public throughout 2024.