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UNITING & MOBILIZING
CHURCHES TO BECOME
GUARDIANS OF HISTORY

Our Past. Our Power. Our Promise

Preserving and teaching Black history through creative, practical, and sustainable methods.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Sacred Memory Project is a joint initiative of the AND Campaign and Black Church Empowered, created to mobilize Black churches as sanctuaries of faith and sacred archives of history. Together, we aim to ensure that the Black church remains a trusted center for truth, cultural preservation, and intergenerational connection.

MISSION & VISION

Mobilize Black churches as guardians of truth by preserving and teaching Black history through creative, practical, and sustainable methods.

Every Black church a sanctuary of faith and a sacred archive of history, where the past fuels power and sustains promise.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Erasure of Black History

Political and cultural forces are undermining or removing key parts of our story.

Disconnected Youth

Black youth are losing connection to their heritage due to cultural shifts, educational gaps, and assimilation pressures.

Church as Trusted Center

The Black church is uniquely positioned to anchor history, truth, and continuity for generations.

how you can get involved:

Be Part of the Movement

For Churches: Pledge your congregation to become a Sacred Memory Hub.
For Individuals: Volunteer, donate, or share your story.
For Youth: Join a Sacred Memory book club or oral history project.

Sacred Memory Sunday

A day dedicated to truth-telling and honoring the history embedded within the Black church. Churches across the nation gather to reflect, teach, and celebrate our collective legacy.

Stories of Legacy

Spotlight churches, youth, and leaders who are helping preserve and tell the truth of our shared history.