A Tribute to African Ancestry

With the help and support of the community WISOMMM constructed an ancestral tribute and memorial to the fallen Africans who perished in the MAAFA (African Slave Trade). This worthwhile, historical project was unveiled in the Summer of 2003.

Supporters purchased bricks that were inscribed with the names of African heroes and sheroes, names of their families, organizations, religious affiliations and words of inspiration.

“The Sacred Wall” overlooks the WISOMMM Children’s garden, a safe haven in a peaceful and natural environment for young children to play and learn in. Children will help to grow garden flowers and vegetables and learn the wonders of nature. Food from the garden will be harvested and cooked, then served to the children for meals during school time.

The wall is one of the first that remembers an important chapter in the African American experience. More importantly it is a reminder of the triumph of the human spirit.

The ongoing Buy-A-Brick campaign will generate additional funding to expand the project. The garden has multiple purposes. As part of WISOMMM Event Services it will be offered to the community as rental space for outdoor events.