Alleviate Poverty of the Mind, Body and Spirit.
Legacy’s logo is a contemporized version by graphic designer Joshua Ketchens of the Nyansapo, or “Wisdom Knot,” a traditional West African Adinkra symbol. It symbolizes wisdom, ingenuity, intelligence, and patience. The symbol represents the ability to choose the best and most effective means to attain a goal, showing that true wisdom requires experience, strategic thinking, and a calm mind.
Our Calling
Empowering Communities From Within
At Legacy, we believe training is more than just learning a skill—it’s about transformation. We collaborate with subject matter experts to deliver high-quality health, artistic, and humanities-focused resources to historically underserved areas.
Leadership
Fostering community-led initiatives and empowering individuals to become advocates for health, justice, and regional development.
Excellence
Upholding the highest standards of financial transparency, programmatic integrity, and professional training in all partnerships.
Innovation
Pioneering creative, multidisciplinary approaches that combine arts, humanities, and community advocacy to shift local narratives and heal communities.
Foundational Pillars
We design and deliver high-impact initiatives across three core domains, working in direct partnership with local and national leaders.
Promote Health
Expand the Arts
Advance the Humanities
Our Lives, Our Stories Women’s Health Event
Our premier signature annual event, the **African American Women's Health Conference**, is back for its 16th year. Under the inspiring theme *"And Still We Rise!"*, this milestone event is dedicated to empowering and equipping women in underserved communities with critical health knowledge, wellness tools, and inspiration.
July 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL
July 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL
Upcoming Events
We regularly host concerts, workshops, and community-building forums. Join us at our next event to connect, heal, and celebrate together.
Featuring the voices of survivors of the incarceral system. Spoken word, visual artists from Chicago to Southern Illinois.
Healing Illinois 3rd Community Concert at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. An evening of music, storytelling, and community healing.
Make a Lasting Impact
Your support directly funds health programs, provides opportunities for local artists, and helps us expand humanities-focused educational pathways for underserved communities.