Africatown Heritage House is hosting its December 2025 Heritage Lecture Series event, a collection of speeches designed to touch on topics related to the Black experience, on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm.
The December lecture will feature Joycelyn Davis. Her lecture is entitled “Two cities, one Heritage: Elevating Prichard and Mobile through Africatown’s Global Story”.
Her lecture celebrates the deep connection between Prichard and Mobile, but uplifts the powerful legacy of Africatown and the enduring impact of John Smith. It reminds listeners that Africatown’s story — born from resilience, unity, and cultural pride — is a shared heritage that binds both communities together. This talk calls for healing old divides, recognizing common roots, and embracing collaboration that honors the past while building a hope for the future. Through the spirit of leaders like John Smith, it inspires Prichard and Mobile to move forward not as separate cities, but as one family working together to carry their history, strength, and promise into the next generation.
The History Museum of Mobile and Africatown Heritage House invite the public to attend this FREE Heritage Lecture Series event.
Capacity is limited and guests are required to RSVP to attend by calling (251) 206-5268.
For more information on the Heritage Lecture Series, contact Jessica Fairley, Africatown Heritage House Manager, by email at
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