Historic Black Baptist church and Civil Rights landmark downtown

16th Street Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham is both an active congregation and a Civil Rights Movement landmark. It holds Sunday school and a Sunday worship service, plus Wednesday Bible… more

Nonprofit for arts, culture and history of Central East Austin

Six Square is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates and preserves the arts, culture and history of Central East Austin. It serves the only state-designated Black cultural district in Texas. Please… more

East Side San Antonio Baptist congregation, established 1935

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church says it has been reaching the lost, encouraging the saved and enhancing its community for over 90 years. The senior pastor is Kenneth R. Kemp, MD.… more

Baptist church in Southwest Dallas led by Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III

Friendship-West Baptist Church is led by Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III. Its stated mission is creatively making disciples while on the cutting edge, making a difference spiritually and socially. Ministries… more

Funding and training for Black-led grassroots start-ups

The Atlanta Grassroots Foundation raises funds to financially support and train Black-led grassroots start-up organizations in Atlanta. Its planned programs include grantmaking, a nonprofit founding cohort and a young Black… more

Education and advocacy for Black children and families in Georgia

BCDI Atlanta is a Georgia nonprofit established in 1981 that coordinates community programs on early care and education, literacy, family engagement and policy. Its mission is to improve the quality… more

Mentorship and education programs for Black youth

100 Black Men of Atlanta works to improve quality of life by supporting educational and economic opportunities, particularly for African-American youth. Programs include Project Success, a mentorship program, a robotics… more

Nonviolence education founded by Coretta Scott King

The King Center advances the nonviolent social change philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King. It offers educational programs, training in nonviolence, research resources and… more

Auburn Avenue church serving Atlanta

Wheat Street Baptist Church describes itself as a church in the heart of Atlanta with Atlanta in its heart. The congregation emphasizes ministry and community service, with in-person and virtual… more

Atlanta's oldest African Methodist Episcopal congregation, est. 1847

Big Bethel traces its roots to 1847 and is recognized as Atlanta's oldest congregation. The church is engaged in worship, community service and social justice initiatives.Worship: Sundays 10:00 AM and… more

Historic Sweet Auburn church of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Ebenezer Baptist Church holds one in-person worship service each Sunday, streamed live online. Its Navigating Our World ministry is a Christian education program for scripture-based dialogue and fellowship.Worship: Sundays 10:00… more

Church-founded CDC for housing, workforce and Black maternal health, Trenton

The Greater Mount Zion CDC, tied to Trenton's oldest Black church, works on historical preservation, housing, workforce development, Black maternal health and cultural outreach. Owners can add photos by claiming… more

AME congregation in a Gothic 1852 church building in Newark

St. James AME occupies a Gothic greystone building constructed in 1852 as the High Street Presbyterian Church. It has been an African Methodist Episcopal congregation since 1944. Bible studies are… more

Historic Black Baptist congregation in Newark, founded 1870

Bethany Baptist Church was established in 1870 by African American congregants and is described as the first Baptist congregation founded by people of African descent in Newark. Its worship and… more

Trenton's oldest Black church, founded 1782

Greater Mount Zion AME is described as the oldest Black church in Trenton, founded in 1782 under Minister Sampson Peters. Rosa Parks gave her first major speech there in January… more

Montclair's first Black Baptist church, founded 1887

Union Baptist Church was organized in 1887 and is the first Black Baptist church in Montclair. Its service areas are education, feeding and housing, including a scholarship fund and the… more

Pasco-based group behind the Tri-Cities Juneteenth celebration

Started more than 40 years ago, this all-volunteer committee celebrates emancipation and honors African American history, culture and achievement in the Tri-Cities. It hosts the yearly Pasco Juneteenth celebration at… more