PILGRIM WITH US

Our Reverse Migration Story

We Finally Did It

On May 1st, we hit the road—from Phoenix, AZ to Durham, NC—for a 12-day pilgrimage into the heart of our calling. Along the way, we stopped in cities that hold deep meaning to our story and formation.

We introduced you to beloved friends, shared reflections at meaningful landmarks, and went LIVE so you could walk the road with us in real time. This page served as our digital trail—thank you for following along and checking back for videos, photos, and stories as they unfolded.

OUR PILGRIMAGE OF

REVERSE MIGRATION

Our Reverse Migration - Part 11: Charleston, SC by Kendall & Erin Dooley

The Final Stop Before Home to Durham, NC

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Our Reverse Migration - Part 10: Atlanta, GA by Kendall & Erin Dooley

Loud Love, Nonviolent Roads, and the Architecture of Home

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Our Reverse Migration - Part 9: Memphis, TN by Kendall & Erin Dooley

Grieving, Laughing, and Marching in the Shadow of the Lorraine Motel

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BLK South Matching Campaign

We also invited folks to be part of the journey in another powerful way through our $25,000 Matching Campaign to support our next chapter in Durham. We had hoped to raise the full $25K during the pilgrimage, and while we didn’t reach that goal, we did raise just over $8,000—thanks to so many of you who gave generously along the way.

The good news? The opportunity to give is still open, and every dollar will continue to be matched by generous donors who wish to remain anonymous. Your gift helps fuel our mission to seek the development, vibrancy, and well-being of underserved, historic African American neighborhoods in the South. Whether you give or simply witness the journey, your presence matters deeply. This is still a road to new beginnings—a journey our ancestors have taken before—and there’s still time to travel it with us.

The Places We Went

 
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