Who We Are
The Black Homestead Society
Rooted in Tradition. Powered by Science.
We are a movement to reconnect Black communities with land-based knowledge, food independence, ancestral wisdom, and scientific innovation. We teach. We restore. We empower. And we prove that homesteading is not nostalgic—it's visionary, necessary, and deeply relevant to solving today's challenges.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance education in sustainable living by teaching children and adults in underrepresented communities homesteading skills and STEM integration. Through hands-on learning, we promote health, self-reliance, and environmental stewardship while empowering individuals to build resilient lifestyles and create lasting, generational impact.
Our Vision
We envision a future where communities have the knowledge, resources, and access needed to sustain themselves—where education, land, and innovation work together to create generational stability and food sovereignty.
Our Foundation
The Black Homestead Society was built on lived experience. Our Founder, Reginald Davis, was raised on his family's homestead in Saint Mary's, Georgia—land that has sustained his family for generations. Growing up in a multigenerational household, he witnessed firsthand how sustainability is not a concept—it's a lived practice. It's culture. It's legacy. It's knowledge passed down and preserved.
With a professional foundation in Immunology and nearly a decade as an Analytical Chemist specializing in ELISA and PCR, Reginald brought scientific rigor to what he'd always known: that ancestral knowledge and modern science are not in opposition. They complement each other.
Why This Moment
We founded BHS because our ancestors knew how to sustain themselves. For generations, Black families maintained gardens, preserved food, built wealth through land, and passed down knowledge that kept communities alive and thriving.
But that knowledge was interrupted—by displacement, disinvestment, systemic barriers, and the false narrative that homesteading was something only available to other people. We are reclaiming that narrative and rebuilding that knowledge.
From Hobby to Movement
What began as a personal passion evolved into something larger. While working full-time in the lab, Reginald started propagating plants and teaching the science behind plant care and hydroponics through a side venture called "Plant Zaddy"—sharing knowledge through livestreams and building community around sustainable growing.
Recent disruptions in federal research funding and widespread scientific layoffs became a turning point. With clarity and time to fully commit, Reginald formalized what he'd been building for years. He transformed informal education and hands-on experience into a governance-driven nonprofit designed for scale, accountability, and lasting impact.
Our Guiding Principle
"Using STEM to show that the way of the past is the way of the future."
Food insecurity isn't just about hunger—it's about power. It's about who controls what we eat and who has the knowledge and resources to feed themselves and their families. Reconnecting with land-based knowledge isn't nostalgic. It's radical. It's a path to independence and resilience.
Our Core Values
Everything we do is grounded in these beliefs.
Rooted
We honor ancestral knowledge and land-based wisdom. We acknowledge where we come from and build from that foundation—not as nostalgia, but as power.
Visionary
We see what's possible. We integrate science and innovation. We refuse to accept that the future has already been decided. We build new pathways.
Warm
We show up for community. We build with, not for. We lead with humanity. We know that transformation happens in relationship and trust.
Unapologetically Black
We center Black leadership, Black knowledge, Black joy, and Black self-determination. This work is for us, by us, and rooted in our liberation.
Why This Work Matters Now
Food insecurity affects millions of Black families. We live in a country where people can't afford to eat well. Where fresh food is a luxury. Where corporate agriculture controls the narrative about what food is and who deserves access to it.
Young people are disconnected from science and land. They're told they're not "science people." They're taught in classrooms without context. They don't see themselves as capable of solving problems or building futures.
We've lost intergenerational knowledge transfer. Our grandmothers knew things. Our great-grandmothers built systems. But those skills, that wisdom, that confidence—it's being lost. And with it, we lose a path to independence and resilience.
This is about self-determination. When we can grow our own food, understand our land, and teach our young people to do the same, we're not just addressing food insecurity. We're building power. We're building wealth. We're building futures where our communities own our destiny.
Meet Our Team
Our Leadership team is made up of educators, scientists, community leaders, farmers, organizers, and visionaries. We come from different backgrounds, but we're united by a belief that Black communities deserve power, knowledge, and self-determination.
Director of Public Relations
Christina Ashley
Christina Ashley is the founder of Christina Ashley Firm and creator of Mastering Etiquette for Leadership Success. As a faith-driven entrepreneur, leadership trainer, and community builder, her work centers on empowering the next generation. Her mission is to create lasting impact through education, mentorship, and opportunities that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
Director of Marketing
Dawn Fowlkes
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Director of Information Technology
Arelious Johnson
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Director of Financial Operations
Stephanie Moore
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Director of Revenue Strategy and Development
Jasmine Rice
Jasmine Rice is a federal government financial professional with experience in budget management, grant oversight, financial strategy, and compliance. She brings a proven commitment to fiscal accountability, strategic planning, and mission-driven stewardship of community resources.
Director of Compliance
Tiffany Sanders
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Director of Volunteer Onboarding and Recruiting
Marjorie Wilson
Marjorie Wilson is an experienced recruiter and former math and science teacher turned strategy leader, who blends a data-driven mindset with a passion for people. As a Director, she designs dynamic volunteer onboarding strategies, bringing a sharp, witty energy to her work. Off the clock, she is a dedicated caregiver, avid traveler, and natural-born experimenter.