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The Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center
/ African Diaspora Institute is a not for profit, multi-disciplinary
cultural arts organizations named in honor of the late Franklin H.
Williams, ambassador to Ghana and who served as the second president of
the Board of the Caribbean Cultural Center. Founded in 1976 by Marta
Moreno Vega, Ph.D. and now president of the Board, Dr. Vega’s aim in
creating this institution was to provide accurate historical information
on the cultures, art and belief systems of African and their
descendants. Our mission is to identify, compile and disseminate
information on the creative expressions and rich cultural contributions
of people of African descent, internationally. The Center continues to
document, promulgate and promote the global impact of African cultures
through its programming that includes: concerts, exhibitions, lectures,
cultural arts in education school programs, international festivals and
conferences.
The Caribbean Cultural Center will mark its 25th Silver Anniversary in
2001. With a yearlong celebration planned the Center will continue its
format of presenting innovative artistic and cultural programming that
focuses on the experiences of Africans and their descendants.
The Caribbean Cultural Center houses a
resource and research center, an art gallery, and an international gift
shop that features books, music and video recordings, handcrafted
jewelry, instruments and other authentic art from throughout the African
Diaspora.
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