Background: African Americans are twice as likely to suffer from hypertension as compared to whites at any age. Seventy-five percent of African Americans develop hypertension as compared to 40% white women and 55% white males. Physical exercise, a healthy diet and integrating family support should be part of a cultural-specific intervention prevention strategy for hypertension. Purpose: This project implemented a church-based culturally tailored education program to enhance African-Americans adult’s knowledge and awareness on prevention and management of hypertension. Methods: Classes were held at the church function hall after screening of the participants to determine eligibility. A pre and post questionnaires were administered to obtain the participants’ baseline knowledge and the effect of the educational program post intervention. Hypertension prevention and lifestyle modifications were presented. Results: Seven African American adults with the diagnoses of hypertension were enrolled initially in the project and six participants completed the culturally tailored education program. The result revealed a 100% increase in knowledge and 33% increase in adherence to prescribed medications in those completing the program. Conclusion: The culturally tailored education program consisting of teaching on lifestyle modifications. This small church-based project demonstrated effectiveness in increasing the knowledge and awareness on the prevention and management of hypertension among African American adults.