As the Center for the Study of Religion and Spirituality in the History of Africa and the Diaspora (RASHAD), this educational corporation will create, support, and promote excellent arts and humanities programs in three main areas: 1. The Performing Arts, through Spiritual Gifts International, 2. Oral History Education, through the Praying Grounds Project, and 3. Educational Publications, through The Journal of Traditions & Beliefs and the Traditions & Beliefs Newsletter.