Lowcountry Black Cultural Network
We come together in partnership and collaboration to learn, educate and preserve Black and African-American culture in the Lowcountry.
We are…
A collective of individuals representing historically Black communities; community-based and faith-based organizations; educational, public and private institutions.
Educators, advocates, leaders, listeners, truth seekers, scholars, preservationists, community service workers, dissidents, activists and storytellers.
We come together to…
Listen and learn.
Educate ourselves and others.
Elevate, preserve and protect Black history and culture.
Invite more voices and stories.
Connect, communicate and collaborate.
Change how we define and practice preservation – that is expansive and does not exploit Black people, communities or organizations.
Our Core Initiatives
Facilitate partnerships.
Support networking spaces, information exchange and opportunities for relationship-building.
Create resources and tools for community-led preservation.
Compile and maintain a shared database of Black and African-American historical and cultural resources.
Cultivate opportunities for education and intergenerational engagement with Black history and culture.
Network Leadership
The Executive Committee champions and supports the mission and initiatives of the Network as a collective whole.
Melody Dover, Red Top
Marc Gibson, Explore Charleston (Advisory)
Pleshette Grant, Snowden
Diane Hamilton, Maryville/Ashleyville
Kelly Vicario Hewitt, Preservation Society of Charleston (Advisory)
Michele Johnson, Educator
Keisha Kirkland, International African American Museum (Advisory)
Marcus McDonald, Black Lives Matter Charleston
Jerez Mitchell, Southern Conduits, LLC
Nina Nesbitt, Garvin Heirs
Sherry A. Suttles, Gullah Geechee Group, Inc.
Adrian Capers Swinton, City of Charleston Human Affairs & Racial Conciliation Manager (Advisory)
Join the network.
We are a collectively managed network and are building this as we go.
The best way to get involved is to sign up for the mailing list and attend scheduled events.
Established July 14, 2022.
Contact us to learn more and get involved.
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