The Black American Archive is a digital sanctuary dedicated to collecting, preserving, and curating the rich, complex, and powerful culture of Black Americans. This space exists to honor our ancestors, celebrate our contributions, and protect the truth of our lived experiences—past, present, and future.

I’m raising $5,000 to help cover legal and web hosting fees needed to keep the archive secure, independent, and accessible to the public. These funds will allow me to:

File necessary legal documents to protect the archive and its mission

Cover ongoing web hosting and security costs to keep the archive online and protected

Build a stable digital foundation so the archive can grow and serve generations to come

This work is deeply personal and rooted in love—for our people, our history, and our future. Whether you donate $5 or $500, every contribution is a step toward preserving a cultural legacy that deserves to be remembered and respected.

If you can’t give, please consider sharing this campaign. Your support means everything.

Thank you for helping make this vision real.

With gratitude,

JoEllen