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The Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center/African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI), commonly known as the Caribbean Cultural Center, was conceived in 1976 by Marta Moreno Vega with the vision to create an international organization promoting and linking communities of African descendants wherever our communities are present. Dedicated to making visible to the populations of New York and our communities worldwide, the invisible history, culture, and welfare of peoples of African descent, the Center is based is New York City, but effectively works for the social, cultural, and economic equity of African Diaspora communities everywhere. Founded by the renowned scholar, author of ’When the Spirits Dance Mambo’, and community leader Dr. Vega, the Center was instrumental in creating a foundation of aesthetic concepts, culturally-sensitive language, and advocacy models that have changed the way the our country looks at diversity. We are proud to say that with ownership of our Brownstone, featuring our International Gift Shop and Art Gallery; through multidisciplinary programs such as concerts, lectures, educational workshops, art exhibitions and conferences, today, it is one of the original African Diaspora cultural groups that has moved from strength to strength to become one of New York’s leading centers, continuing to welcome people of all descents into our rich cultural community. As we look to the future, we must celebrate the continued contributions with art forms of the African Diaspora now receiving worldwide recognition. The work of the Caribbean Cultural Center continues to reflect the diversity that is the African Diaspora. Since 1976, our rich history reflects our ongoing commitment not only to share our wonderful cultural traditions to the world, but through the support of our communities, members and friends in the public/private sector, our aim is to ensure our creative inter-disciplinary programs, provide lasting multicultural educational curricula, powerful advocacy movements and ultimately ensure we form a healthy and strong Diaspora community in the 21st century. The Caribbean Cultural Center is an organization of the future as we train the next generation of leadership and nurture the development of cultural relevant organizations. Our mission is to continue to provide mentorship to the next generation of cultural, artistic and social justice supporters and organizations, that can serve the needs of our thousands of audience members and deepen our relationships with our associates in the public/private sector and corporate America For more information on the Franklin H. Williams Caribbean Cultural Center/African Diaspora Institute please visit www.cccadi.org
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