PILGRIM WITH US

MAY 1 - 12, 2025

The Journey Begins Soon

May 1st, we’re hitting the road—from Phoenix, AZ to Durham, NC—for a 12-day pilgrimage into the heart of our calling. Along the way, we’ll be stopping in cities that hold deep meaning to our story and formation.

We’ll introduce you to beloved friends, share reflections at meaningful landmarks, and go LIVE to let you walk this road with us in real time. This page will be our digital trail—bookmark it, follow along, and check back often for videos, photos, and stories as they unfold.

OUR JOURNEY TO

REVERSE MIGRATION

Reimagining the American Dream: A Black Family’s Journey Back to the South by Kendall & Erin Dooley

What if the American Dream was never meant for all of us? And what happens when we reclaim it—on our own terms, with our whole selves?

Read on Substack

Our Reverse Migration Part 4: Leaving In Love by Kendall & Erin Dooley

How Our Phoenix Community Sent Us Out

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Our Reverse Migration Part 3: Black Ancestry and an Unexpected Check from the IRS by Kendall & Erin Dooley

Three stories from the road about memory, mission, and the mystery of divine provision.

Read on Substack

BLK South Matching Campaign

We’re also inviting you to be a part of this journey in another powerful way. We’ve launched a $25,000 Matching Campaign to support our next chapter in Durham. Thanks to generous donors who want to remain anonymous, every dollar you give will be doubled—contributing to our mission to seek the development, vibrancy, and well-being of underserved, historic African American neighborhoods in the South.

Whether you give or simply witness the journey, your presence matters to us. This is a road to new beginnings—a journey our ancestors have taken before — and you’re invited to travel it with us.

Places We’re Headed

 

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