Preserving Black Architects' Legacy | Art News

Art News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Five historic sites designed by trailblazing Black architects are getting $150,000 each thanks to the Getty Foundation and the National Trust’s new Conserving Black Modernism initiative — from Milwaukee’s Central City Plaza to East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church. This vital funding ensures these landmarks, created by pioneers like Alonzo Robinson Jr. and Wendell Campbell, are preserved for future generations, filling a critical gap in American architectural heritage. Since launching in 2022, the program has already protected 26 sites with $4.85 million — a powerful step toward honoring…