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The top leader of a fund that was created to preserve African American landmarks, says he hopes that the nation understands the connection between architecture and racial justice, as well as the importance of telling a fuller story.
Brent Leggs, the executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, was a guest on Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look.”
He talked with show host Rose Scott about the history and mission of the fund and a new grant that will help preserve several Black landmarks across the nation.
“We are announcing $3 million in 40 projects and about $300,000 of that is supporting five projects in Georgia,” explained Leggs.