DISCOVER BLACK AMERICAN RESILIENCE
Explore the powerful legacy of Black institutions in history.
THE BLUEPRINT OF BLACK INSTITUTIONAL POWER
About the Book
Built By The Ancestors: A Legacy of Black Institutions and Their Enduring Power explores how the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Prince Hall Freemasonry, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Divine Nine, the NAACP, and the Urban League together created an enduring ecosystem of survival, leadership, and progress. Rather than treating these institutions as separate stories, the book shows how they interconnect, sustain one another, and continue to shape the fight for justice today. At once a history and a call to action, it reminds us that preserving these legacies is essential to building a
stronger future.
THE MAN BEHIND THE WORDS
Russell A. Baptist, MS, LCSW, is a trailblazer in social work and a respected lecturer at Columbia University. With decades of leadership in advancing culturally responsive care, equity, and inclusion, he has shaped programs and policies across major cities and institutions. He is the founder of The A. & S. Consulting Services and the author of Built By the Ancestors, a powerful exploration of the lasting impact of Black-led institutions on American society.
Watch Russell share his journey!
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