Quin Lavel

A historic moment at Roberts Temple. Tiffany Tolbert, Co-Director &Vice President of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, shares the history and significance of Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ moments before the unveiling of its newly restored historic neon sign. This special evening also marked the completion of Phase One and Phase Two of the restoration of Roberts Temple. As dusk fell, we gathered outside to unveil the sign and illuminate it for the first time, bringing it back to life in a way that reflects how Roberts Temple looked in 1955. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has described the completed exterior restoration as bringing Roberts Temple closer to its 1955 appearance. The illuminated sign is more than a restored landmark—it is a symbol of faith, history, remembrance, and resilience. A moment of restoration. A moment of remembrance. A moment for generations to see, experience, and remember. Roberts Temple is shining again.