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- EIN 88-2014721
- 50 Wacona Ave Apt 5t Waterbury CT 06705 USA
- https://www.taino-nation.org/
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Causes: Arts & Culture
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. 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. 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.
Results: -Successfully ran summer programming with over 80 families. - Produced: - Bombazo Barrio Arts Festival - Over 1,500 people in attendance - Community Book Club series - Hispanic Heritage Month Events - Partnership with ACEs at Chase School to teach enrichment programming at school. - Held Taino Remembrance Day / Indigenous Peoples Day in City Green (50+ people in attendance)
Target demographics: multi-generational community members learn Afro-Caribbean arts and culture.
Geographic areas served: Waterbury, Connecticut
Programs: Bomba Drumming/Dancing, Vejigante Mask Making, Taino Clay Making, Arts and Cultural Workshops that celebrate and highlight the Afro-Caribbean / Taino diaspora.