America’s Black Cemeteries and Three Women Trying to Save Them

In this NYT piece, America’s Black Cemeteries and Three Women Trying to Save Them, three dedicated Black women, outraged by the neglect of cemeteries in Washington, Georgia, and Texas, are working tirelessly to restore these historically significant sites. These cemeteries, crucial for preserving Black history, face neglect, development threats, and record loss. They serve as both caretakers and advocates for the protection of these sites, which, despite National Trust initiatives and grant opportunities, struggle to secure necessary funding and government support. With a deep commitment to honoring their ancestors and preserving Black heritage, these women persist in their efforts to safeguard these invaluable historical legacies.

Read the NYT piece here.

Support the efforts via Black Georgetown Foundation, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and Hamilton Hood Foundation.