A historic Black church, located in Jackson, Mississippi , will remain standing after it was awarded a $200,000 grant .
On Jan. 15, the Central United Methodist Church learned they would be getting a facelift following an announcement from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, which is an organization that has led the movement to save America’s historic places for the last several decades, according to Clarion Ledger .
“We recognize the historic significance of the (Central UMC) building but also the role of the church in the congregation,” Tiffany Tolbert, senior director for preservation for the African American Cultural Heritage Action sites, said in an interview with the Clarion Ledger. “There in Farish Street District they continue to serve as a community gathering space and a place for programming and education. We were very excited to support their dedication to preserving that historic building, so that they can continue in their legacy.”