FOUNDATION FOR BLACK HERITAGE AND CULTURE

The Foundation has a simple goal; to promote cultural and heritage awareness through education and celebration of African-American contributions throughout history. In addition to providing a platform for the incubation and growth of such contributions. The Foundation does this by taking a holistic approach, supporting the African-American community in other areas such as health & wellness, education, and financial empowerment. The Foundation also fosters inclusiveness and diversity by insisting that community partners from all walks of life join in on its mission.

The Foundation has several different strategies, all of which tie into its bigger mission of education and celebration.

Raising Awareness: The Foundation continues to believe that education and awareness is the key to thriving communities.

Thought Leadership: There is something empowering about a culture curating the education and showcase of its own heritage. It is for that reason that it was so important the Foundation serve as more than an intermediary, but actually, create the platforms and vehicles by which the African-American community could participate in telling its story.

Partnership: The Foundation understands humanity grows through participation, not isolation. Consequently, there are board members and staff specifically dedicated to ensuring the partnership network for the Foundation remains robust, diverse and inclusive. The Foundation recognizes the role it plays in the community and seeks to serve as an ombudsman for others seeking to contribute, understand and/or create a dialogue with the African-American community.

The Foundation focuses heavily on utilizing its community partners and network, as well as its well-attended events.

The Foundation has successfully proven there is not only a need for what it offers, but a want and desire for what it offers in the community. Evidenced by the outstanding participation and involvement it has been able to garner so far. However, this is only the beginning. Now, the Foundation hopes to use this attention to create relationships throughout (and with) the city. As well as continue, emboldening and uplifting African American youth by connecting them with their past.