THE AMERICAN NEGRO
Welcome to The American Negro Heritage Foundation
Preserving our past. Empowering our present. Building our future.
The American Negro Heritage Foundation is a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the heritage, culture, identity, and lived experience of the American Negro. Through education, ancestry research, arts, community development, and wellness programs, we strengthen our people and empower the next generation.
Our Core Pillars
- Heritage & Ancestry — Preserve our story, restore our lineage
- Education & Leadership — Uplift our children and build leaders
- Arts & Media — Celebrate our cultural genius
- Community Development — Strengthen families and neighborhoods
- Health & Wellness — Heal through mental and physical wellness
- Policy & Research — Produce knowledge that protects our future
The American Negro is a distinct people formed through a unique history of African ancestry, Native American intermixture, forced American conditions, cultural rebirth, and generational resilience.
Our foundation exists to:
- Preserve and teach this heritage
- Empower communities through education and development
- Protect our identity for generations
We are historians, educators, artists, advocates, and community builders dedicated to strengthening our community through knowledge, culture, and opportunity.
Our Belief
A people cannot flourish without understanding where they come from.
Our heritage is our foundation — our unity is our strength — and our future is our mission.
Our Mission
To preserve the heritage, uplift the identity, and empower the future of the American Negro through education, cultural preservation, ancestry research, community development, arts, wellness, and research.
Our Vision
A world where every American Negro child and adult understands their lineage, is empowered to lead, is supported by their community, and has access to the tools needed to thrive.
Our Values
- Heritage
- Unity
- Excellence
- Healing
- Empowerment
- Self-Determination
Our Programs
Heritage & Ancestry Programs
- Oral History Archive
- American Negro Museum (digital)
- Genealogy Research Center
- Native Lineage Restoration Assistance
Education & Leadership Programs
- Youth Leadership Academy
- Heritage Curriculum for Schools
- Literacy & Tutoring Programs
- Scholarship Fund
Arts & Media Programs
- Film & Podcast Lab
- Music & Storytelling Workshops
- Cultural Festivals
- Artist Grants
Community Development Programs
- Workforce Development
- Homeownership Support
- Financial Literacy Courses
- Community Economic Projects
Health & Wellness Programs
- Trauma Healing Circles
- Mental Health Groups
- Health Screenings
- Wellness Workshops
Policy & Research Programs
- Civil Rights Monitoring
- Community Surveys
- Research Publications
- Public Policy Analysis
Faith Based Programs
- Elders of the Gate Initiative
- The Living Testimony Program
- Faith & Memory Fellowship
- Honoring Those Who Served Program (Veterans-Focused)
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