Ancestral Remembrance
A sacred gathering honoring our ancestors and celebrating the legacy we carry forward
What is Ancestral Remembrance?
Ancestral Remembrance is a sacred community gathering rooted in honoring those who came before us and celebrating the living legacy they have passed on. It is a space where past, present, and future meet — where memory becomes ceremony and gratitude becomes action.
Through storytelling, music, dance, and spoken word, we remember the lives, sacrifices, wisdom, and resilience of our ancestors. We also honor elders and living leaders whose work continues to uplift and shape our communities.
This experience is both ceremonial and celebratory — a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our roots, our culture, and one another.
At its heart, Ancestral Remembrance is a living altar of gratitude.
A reminder that we are not here by chance — we are here because of them.
We remember. We honor. We continue.
VISION
Our vision is to create a sacred and meaningful gathering where community comes together to honor our ancestors, celebrate the legacy they have passed on, and recognize the elders and leaders who continue to shape and uplift our people. Through remembrance, culture, and shared experience, we aim to strengthen connection, inspire pride, and carry our history forward with purpose.
Founders and Curators for Ancestral Remembrance Gala
Dr. La’Tia E. Phillips-Bey
Is the visionary behind Ancestral Remembrance and founder of Project Beautiful. Her work centers on honoring ancestral wisdom, uplifting community, and creating spaces for healing, remembrance, and cultural connection.
Through her leadership, Ancestral Remembrance was created to recognize elders, celebrate legacy, and bring people together in reverence and gratitude. Her vision continues to inspire community, preserve culture, and carry legacy forward with purpose.
Nefertiti H. Peterson
Is an artist and creative collaborator who supports the vision and execution of Ancestral Remembrance. As a curator, she helps shape the experience by bringing together talent, storytelling, and performance, contributing to the dance ensemble, cast, and overall production of the gathering. Her work reflects a deep commitment to honoring culture, creativity, and community through shared expression.
Teresa Maull
Curator for Project Beautiful, supports the vision and execution of the Ancestral Remembrance Gala. She contributes to the coordination and flow of performances, helping ensure meaningful and well-executed experiences for the artists.
Ancestral Remembrance
Proceeds from the Ancestral Remembrance Gala are donated to support Black maternal health and infant vitality.
Project Beautiful 