What is The Black/Land Project?
Black/Land gathers and analyzes stories about the relationship between black people, land and place. The purpose of the project is to identify and amplify the current critical dialogues surrounding the relationship between black people (including African-Americans, Caribbean-Americans and African immigrants) and land. Read More…

The Black/Land Project is a sponsored program of Community Ventures. Most of our support comes from individuals who make tax-deductible contributions. Please consider making a gift of any size today. Use our “Donate Now” button, or contact us by email or phone for information about giving.
The Black/Land Project is supported by:
Friends and Family:
Anonymous Donors
Susan Bennett
Renee A. Benns
Karen D. Crozier
Erica G. Foldy
Allison Marie Guess
Lynn Harvey-Akan
Glenn Johnson
Virginia S. McGinn
Melinda Miles
Antonio J. Ramos III
Jean Riesman
Very Special Thanks to K. Wayne Yang
Institutional Supporters
American Studies Association
The Atlantic Philanthropies Director/Employee Designated Gift Program
The Center for Whole Communities
The Ruth Mott Foundation
University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women, Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist Fellowship
University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources