Home is a feeling rather than a place for community leaders like Fred L. Price, whose work spans beyond New York City. The idea that culture not only transcends time, but also changes with it, is central to Price’s public service work. In the 1990s, Price traveled to Ghana and visited the Door of No Return: a historical monument that was once an exit point through which millions of Africans were shipped across the Atlantic for slave labor. He filmed his travels in a documentary called Home, highlighting the mobility of culture–how it survives after crossing oceans and trickling through generations. Traditional Ghanaian ceremonies reminded him of artistic practices in Brooklyn, where African customs continue to influence youth.

Throughout the 1980’s, Price had a pivotal role in the Office of City Council President Carol Bellamy, serving as a Special Assistant to the Executive Office. He also acted as a liaison and later as Director of the Brooklyn office for Congressman Major Owens. Price states, “I was working with these organizations and their communities in order to connect them. To develop a strong relationship with them to forward funding and provide resources.”

Price served as the former Assistant Dean of Development & Public Affairs at Medgar Evers College. He strengthened connections between institutions and the diverse neighborhoods they served, ensuring that community voices were heard and valued. Price didn’t simply envision a better New York; he created one, leaving his door open for those who share his pride in Black culture. “On 309 Clinton Avenue, I hosted concerts. We had a grand piano, and I would have people listen to some of my favorite musicians: Bob Cunningham, Art Blakey Jr., etc.”

Fred L. Price represents a legacy of survival, resilience, and the importance of taking home with him wherever he goes.