Healing Through Heritage.
Exhibits. Archives. Events. Art. Storytelling.
We believe Art and Culture is our Birthright.
DiasporaDNA Story Center is a cultural hub that explores origin stories and collective memories from the art, history, and lives of the global majority. We celebrate our shared humanity through story; kinkeeping the common threads of our diasporas across the continuum of time.
Mission
The City of Festivals Initiative ignites a dynamic platform for storytelling, advocacy, and celebration.
As Philadelphia commemorates its 250th Anniversary of Independence, the 'Philly Festivals' program empowers communities to strengthen the creative economy, honor local history, preserve rich heritage, and fuel civic pride.
Through immersive tours, innovative think tanks, accessible toolkits, user-generated content, and educational resources, we champion the vibrant spirit of our festivals. From block parties to parades and public gatherings, every cultural memory weaves neighborhood nostalgia into Philadelphia’s enduring shared legacy.
Vision
We amplify the incredible legacies of the global majority through Passing the Torch of Story! DiasporaDNA is borne of the grief of the founder recently losing both of her parents and aims to Honor your Ancestors & Mine!
* DiasporaDNA is ephemeral richness
* DiasporaDNA is Archives & Vibes
* DiasporaDNA is history and artistry fusion
Our bedrock is the research and conservation of the Montgomery Collection, a treasured archive of time-worn photos, ephemera, magazines, history books, art and artifacts of black diasporic heritage, art and history.
* DiasporaDNA is written literature and spoken word
* DiasporaDNA is Storytelling, Kinkeeping and Ancestry Tracing
* DiasporaDNA means legacy never dies...
