Black church preservation project gets $20 million donation on MLK Day
ABC News
On MLK Day, a Black church preservation project from the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that it received a $20 million donation.
Black churches are not just places of worship -- they're community centers, historical landmarks and safe havens for many, according to Brent Leggs, the executive of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.
Now, $20 million has been donated to help preserve, rebuild and tell the stories of Black churches across the country.
"The centerpiece of Black communities starts with the Black church," Leggs said in an interview with ABC News.
"Black churches are exceptionally important in American democracy, not only for their legacy in civil and human rights, but also for their role in uplifting civic identity and community empowerment," he added.
