Formed in 1984 by the Alabama Historical Commission, the Black Heritage Council (BHC) is the only statewide organization that promotes the preservation and awareness of African American historic places, associated artifacts and culture.  

 

The Council:

• hosts quarterly meetings that are open to the public

• partners with communities to sponsor preservation forums

• co-sponsors Alabama's historic preservation conference

• assists groups and individuals with preservation of individual historic African American properties or historic districts

The Council no longer has a newsletter, but you can click below to access back issues of the Preservation Advocate.                                       

Spring 2007                                                                                      Fall 2006

If you would like to sign up to receive information on upcoming preservation programs and activities sponsored by the Alabama Historical Commission and/or the Black Heritage Council, please email dorothy.walker@preserveala.org.

Frequently Asked Questions
      
What can the Black Heritage Council do to help protect and preserve sites?
         
The BHC works to inform citizens of the need to preserve historic landmarks, history, and culture. This is achieved primarily through a series of educational workshops and an annual preservation forum.  The council works closely with the Alabama Historical Commission to raise citizen awareness of available resources and grant opportunities.  

How can I contact the Black Heritage Council member in my area?

Composed of 20 members, the council consists of a representative from each of the state's seven congressional districts, two from Alabama's historically black colleges, three from state public institutions, seven at-large members, and one ex-officio AHC member.  

Chair

Ms. Frazine Taylor

4185 Tandy Drive
Montgomery, AL 36106
334/467-2726
Frazine.taylor@att.net 

Vice-Chair

Mrs. Ruthie Pitts

Monarch Estates

1550 East University Blvd., Rm 333

Auburn, AL 36830

205/246-6775

ruthiepitts@gmail.com

Chair Emeritus and Founding Member

Ms. Louretta Wimberly

3007 North Broad Street

Selma, AL 36701

334/875-5894

lcwimberly@bellsouth.net

Congressional District 1 Representative

VACANT

Congressional District 2 Representative

Mrs. Sangernetta Gilbert Bush

2018 Cahaba Drive

Montgomery, AL 36108

334/269-9142

sgbcongd@aol.com

Congressional District 3 Representative

Mr. David Tuck

P.O. Box 293

Rockford, AL 35136

256/212-4000

tuckrockford@aol.com

Congressional District 4 Representative

VACANT

Congressional District 5 Representative

Ms. Sharon Gilbreath-Heard

P. O. Box 445

Madison, AL 35758

256/337-1426

stewssw@bellsouth.net

Congressional District 6 Representative

VACANT   

Congressional District 7 Representative

Mrs. Emma Jean Melton

5003 Fourth Avenue

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

205/758-6800

bmelton540@yahoo.com

COLLEGIATE COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE

Dr. Paul B. Mohr, Sr.

P.O. Box 302000

Montgomery, AL 36130-2000

334/242-2209 

Paul.Mohr@ache.alabama.gov

Dr. Howard O. Robinson, III

3231 North Colonial Drive

Montgomery, AL 36111

334/229-4491

hrobinson@alasu.edu

PUBLIC INSTITUTION REPRESENTATIVE

Ms. Sanquenetta Thompson

Station 35

Livingston, AL 35470

205/652-3408

sthompson@uwa.edu

Ms. Marilyn Stamps

401 Adams Avenue, Suite 126

Montgomery, AL 36103

334/242-4544

marilyn.stamps@tourism.alabama.gov

STATE MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Mrs. Roamelia Blackburn

3423 Tall Pines Circle

Tuscaloosa, Al 35405

205/553-3146

roameliablackburn@gmail.com

Mrs. Georgia Calhoun

2150 Old Choccolocco Road

Anniston, AL 36207

256/ 236-2497

georgia_calhoun@yahoo.com

Mr. Elvin D. Lang
1409 South Court Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334/467-2243
Elvindlang@bellsouth.net   

Vacant 

ALABAMA HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE

VACANT

How can I join the Black Heritage Council?

Council board membership is by appointment. If you would like to fill out a membership form to be considered by the nominating committee, please contact dorothy.walker@preserveala.org. All citizens are encouraged to join the Black Heritage Council network which is free and open to everyone.  

How do I join the Black Heritage Council network?

Send your name, mailing address, phone number and email address

By postal mail:

Black Heritage Council of the Alabama Historical Commission

P. O. Box 300900

Montgomery, AL 36130-0900

By email:

dorothy.walker@preserveala.org.   

There is no membership fee. Membership comes with a subscription to the AHC's newsletter Preservation Report, and notice of workshops and conferences.