ABOUT US

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The Africatown Community Land Trust was born from a shared vision to empower residents in shaping a thriving and prosperous future for the Black Diaspora community through community ownership and collaboration.

Our impact

Through collective action and unwavering partnership, we are turning a bold community vision into tangible, lasting results for all.

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Our history

June 2016 

Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) Established

The Africatown Community Land Trust was born from a shared vision to empower residents in shaping a thriving and prosperous future for the Black Diaspora community through community ownership and collaboration.

March 2019

Liberty Bank Building Opens

Celebrating a legacy of Black economic empowerment, the Liberty Bank Building opened as a collaborative project offering 115 beautiful, affordable homes and a vibrant foundation for Black-owned businesses to flourish.

December 2021

Benu Community Home Opens

Benu Community Home welcomed its first residents, showcasing the community’s commitment to providing uplifting care and pathways to stability through a supportive and culturally enriching environment.