About the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center
MISSION: The Afro Caribbean Cultural Center (ACCC) is a vibrant home for Caribbean Taino and afro-descendent cultures, in Connecticut. Our Center without walls philosophy means we will perform our work in spaces (art and cultural institutions) that already exist.
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A multi-disciplinary center, ACCC integrates the arts, education, activism, and conscious cultural tourism to foster social transformation. We document and present the creative genius of African Diaspora cultures; prepare the next generation of cultural leaders; and unite Diaspora communities.
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ACCC carries out its mission through public art exhibitions, performances, educational programs, workshops, conferences, and international exchanges. Our goal is focused on reaching the Afro-Latinx diaspora of the region/state.
VISION: We envision a world in which the rich legacy of diverse Taino and African cultures are valued and embraced as an integral part of world cultures. We actively work to create a world in which Taino/ afro-descendent people:
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Have access to culturally relevant arts education, and cultural activities.
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Are guaranteed equal rights and opportunities to make a sustainable living for themselves and their families.
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Live in communities that are safe, healthy, beautiful, and vibrant.
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Leverage their cultural traditions as a source of wisdom, power, pride, healing, and thriving.
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Understand and engage with the global diversity of Taino/Black cultural expressions.
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Use our creativity to empower our people as artists, thinkers, and leaders within our homes, schools, and communities - and in our major cultural institutions that present our contributions to humanity.
We envision a community that values and embodies the contributions of all and promotes cultural equity for communities of color through public policies and resource distribution.
Our Goals
Promote Afro-Caribbean culture through the arts
Create opportunities for Afro-Caribbean artists
Provide educational programs to the community
