Why the Numbers Matter to the Mission.

4 — Represents the descendants and April 4, the date Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, reminding us that the work toward justice and equality continues.

40 — Recognize: Represents the promise of “40 acres and a mule,” symbolizing denied opportunities for formerly enslaved people to build generational wealth.

400 — Remembering: History and the Journey of more than 400 years of history connected to the experiences, struggles, contributions, and resilience of the descendants of enslaved people of America.

Together, 440400 represents remembering the past, building in the present, and creating a stronger future.