Black American Descendants of the Great Migration and U.S. Freedmen

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Discover how Black American Descendants of the Great Migration and U.S. Freedmen (BADGMUSF) in the Summit Lake area are organizing, preserving stories, protecting neighborhood safety, and building generational wealth and economic opportunities through civic and community action.

Pastor John Glenn and First Lady Debra are happy to welcome Summit Lake neighbors to worship, fellowship, and get involved at Community Friends Church at 220 Lake Street.

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Share your interest in volunteering, hosting dialogues, or partnering on projects that uplift Black American Summit Lake families and descendants of U.S. Freedmen.

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Voices

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Serving on the Board of Trustees helped me understand our power as BADGMUSF descendants to shape Summit Lake’s future together.

— Mrs. Sandra Saulsberry

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Partnering with this organization has transformed how our church shows up in civic life for the Black American Summit Lake families and U.S. Freedmen Descendants who were part of the Great Migration to Ohio.

— Pastor & First Lady Glenn

Rating: 4 out of 5.

I’ve never felt more heard; meetings are welcoming, organized, and always connect history, housing, and jobs to our daily lives.

— Marissa Molina

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Workshops on voting, land ownership, and cooperative economics gave our members practical tools and a renewed sense of responsibility.

— Dr. Lisa R. Brown