Black Families Matter is committed to the upliftment and support of traditional marriage and family life through the breaking of spiritual “strongholds”, which have plagued humanity since the Fall of mankind. Despite the challenges, our vision necessitates the reversing of “strongholds” which have held our families and communities in bondage including: a loss or lack of authentic view of one's historical lineage and, or heritage rooted in biblical manhood and womanhood, and secured through one's identity in Christ; the dsyfunctional consequences of anger and rage turned inward and then out from those struggling to effectively deal with the adversity and uncertainties of life; and similarly, the hopelessness and despair exhibited in our children as well as those fallen prey to the violence of gang affiliation, drug addictions, as well as the destructive and negative self-images reinforced through culture, entertainment and a variety of media platforms, to name a few.