LAND. HISTORY. OUR FOUNDER.About Our Founder
George Fatheree is the founder of the Black Land Loss Narratives Archive Project, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to collecting, preserving, and amplifying stories of Black land loss in America.
Preserving Histories, Building a More Equitable Tomorrow.
HIS STORYA Commitment to History, Justice, and Future Generations.
George is best known for leading the historic return of Bruce's Beach, the first instance in U.S. history where the government returned land to a Black family. He also played a pivotal role in rescuing the iconic Ebony and Jet photography archives from bankruptcy, ensuring their preservation for future generations. His advocacy has extended to securing reparations for Holocaust survivors and arguing before the California Supreme Court on behalf of public school students with disabilities.
Before founding the Archive Project, George spent over 16 years practicing law at top firms including Skadden Arps, Munger, Tolles and Olson, and Sidley Austin, specializing in commercial real estate and art law. Earlier in his career, he clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals and worked in public education reform, management consulting, and internet entrepreneurship— a venture that earned him recognition as one of Silicon Alley's Top Minority Entrepreneurs.
“Our histories are not just about what was lost, but about the resilience, brilliance, and vision that still shape our future.”
GEORGE FATHEREE
FOUNDER, BLACK LAND LOSS NARRATIVE ARCHIVE PROJECT
areas of impact
Land Justice
Advancing the recognition and return of land to Black communities.
Cultural Preservation
Protecting important archives like Ebony and Jet for future generations.
Legal Advocacy
Fighting for equity through the courts and policy reform.
Education & Opportunity
Supporting public education reform and creating pathways for future leaders.
Building a More Equitable Tomorrow.
Through the Black Land Loss Narratives Archive Project, George continues to amplify the stories of Black land loss and the people whose resilience, innovation, and leadership create lasting change.