Institution builder, professor, artist, activist, and CCCADI founder Dr. Marta Moreno Vega republishes her personal memoir When the Spirits Dance Mambo: Growing Up Nuyorican in El Barrio, with a new introduction. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
New Interim Director At Harlem’s CCCADI, As Folder Dr. Vega Takes On New Role
The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) issued the following statement welcoming interim executive director Margarita Rosa; saluting Dr. Marta Moreno Vega for 40 years of commitment as executive director and welcoming her into new role: Continue Reading →
Public Testimony From Puerto Ricans Impacted By Hurricanes Irma And Maria In Harlem
A Town Hall meeting featuring first-hand eyewitness accounts of the devastation and reports in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico will be held Monday, December 11, 2017 at 6pm at the MNN El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center, co hosted by Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN). Continue Reading →
Sankofa: AfroLatin@s And The United States’ Racial Landscape With Dr. Griselda Rodriguez In Harlem
To centralize the histories, culture, and brilliance of Africans of Latin American descent, we present Sankofa: AfroLatin@s and the United States’ Racial Landscape with Dr. Griselda Rodriguez. Continue Reading →
Combatting Oppression With Sacred African Traditions At City College In Harlem
In our current era of systematic racism, gender-based violence, neo-fascism, and religious intolerance, a pioneering New York City based cultural arts organization is hosting Trade/itions event in Harlem. Continue Reading →
The ‘Liminal Space’ Explores Guyanese Heritage In Harlem
Migration is perhaps the defining movement of our time — for both the ones who leave and the ones who are left. Continue Reading →
Baba SouSou! Celebrating Our Fathers! In Harlem
Activities for families with children ages 4-12! All attending children are free to take a book in exchange for a well-loved book they bring. Continue Reading →
Apply For The Innovative Cultural Advocacy Fellowship Now!
Are you ready to apply for the Innovative Cultural Advocacy Fellowship? We hope so because they are currently accepting applications! Continue Reading →
Loiza Festival in El Barrio 15′
The Festival of Santiago Apostol commonly known as the Loiza Festival del Barrio is planned for July 24th to July 26th. Continue Reading →