About the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center
OUR NORTH STAR:
This is a thriving epicenter for Afro-Caribbean, Black, and Taino people—a community rooted in cultural heritage, social justice, and inclusivity, built on trust and respect.
MISSION: The Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center empowers Afro-Caribbean, Black, and Taíno communities through the arts, education, and activism. This includes strategies that foster youth education & self-determination, deepening community connections, and preserving Taíno culture. While building our organizational capacity to uplift our community and celebrate our rich heritage with confidence and purpose across generations.
VISION: The Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center envisions a world where Afro-Caribbean, Black, and Taíno cultures thrive —bridging generations, preserving & respecting traditions, and empowering our communities as a cornerstone of social and cultural revitalization/restoration through creativity, education, equity, and healing.
Our Values
CREATIVITY
We honor and celebrate Afro-Caribbean, Black, and Taíno cultures through creative expression within the arts that preserve and amplify our rich heritage.
DIVERSITY & EQUITY
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community, encouraging a sense of belonging. We actively work to dismantle structural barriers and empower individuals to honor our heritage.
EDUCATION
Rooted in Afro-Caribbean, Black, and Taíno cultures and folklore, we empower learners of all ages to embrace their heritage and cultural identities. Equipping the next generation with the knowledge to defend the diaspora.
RESPECT & TRADITION
We honor our ancestors’ traditions and cultural practices by preserving Afro-Caribbean, Black, and Taíno identities, bridging generations through cultural wisdom, respect, and continuity
