Performers

Straight from Crisfield, Maryland, The Holy Pickers Union Center is a powerful group of women—current and former seafood workers—who raise their voices in gospel song to honor the legacy of African American crab pickers. Rooted in a mission to preserve the history and spirit of the 1938 Crab Pickers Strike, their music is both a celebration and a testimony to the strength, resilience, and labor of the women who helped shape Maryland’s seafood industry.

Their harmonies echo generations of perseverance, faith, and community, with performances that uplift stories too often left untold. Whether commemorating the installation of a historic roadside marker or collaborating with cultural institutions to document oral histories, the Holy Pickers bring visibility, dignity, and soul to the ongoing fight for justice and remembrance.

Join them as they sing not just for praise—but for legacy.