Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute Explained

The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) is a nonprofit organization based in East Harlem in New York City that serves as an Afro-Caribbean center of culture and community for members of the African diaspora.[1]

History

The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) was founded in 1976 by Dr. Marta Moreno Vega.[2] She was the director of CCCADI from 1976 to 2018.

In January 2018, Vega became an advisor to the Board of Directors, with Margarita Rosa taking on the role of interim director of CCCADI while a search for a new executive director is taking place.[3]

Facilities

CCCADI is currently located in a decommissioned historic landmark fire house on 125th Street near Park Avenue in East Harlem, New York City,[4] [5] after the City decided to decommission five firehouses and turn them into cultural centers.[6] The building was sold to CCCADI for $1.[7] The cost of the renovation was $9.3 million, and the project took six years to complete. The center opened its new premises in October 2016.[8] [9] [10] The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Fire Hook and Ladder Company No. 14.

Previously, the Center was in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan on West 58th Street.[11]

Exhibitions

In addition to art exhibitions, the center also schedules regular lectures and concerts related to the Caribbean and African cultures.

Exhibits include the following:

Publications

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Gregory. Kia. From Expanded Home, Celebrating the Cultures of the African Diaspora. The New York Times. 24 September 2014.
  2. Web site: After 40 Years, New York’s Caribbean Cultural Center Finds a Permanent Home in East Harlem. Tess. Thackara. Artsy. October 15, 2016. July 21, 2024.
  3. News: New Chapter for CCCADI and Dr. Marta Moreno Vega. CCCADI. 18 January 2018. en. Press release.
  4. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Program: Fire Hook and Ladder Company No. 14. National Park Service. 22 May 2013.
  5. Web site: NPS Form 10-900: Fire Hook and Ladder Company No. 14 / Fire Engine Company No. 36. United States Department of the Interior: National Park Service. 22 May 2013.
  6. News: Feiden. Douglas. The nation's leading Afro-Caribbean cultural center will begin construction in early 2014 on new $5.5 million home in a converted landmark firehouse on 125th St. in East Harlem. New York Daily News. 27 February 2013.
  7. News: McQueen. Gregg. Stoking new fires: CCCADI prepara nuevas oficinas centrales. Manhattan Times News. 1 October 2014.
  8. News: Dixon. Emily. Old East Harlem Firehouse Becomes Cultural Center. The Uptowner. 14 October 2016.
  9. News: Estevez. Marjua. New York's Landmark Caribbean Cultural Center Here To Stay. Vibe. 17 October 2016.
  10. News: Rodney. Seph. A Caribbean Cultural Center Finds a Permanent Home in Harlem. Hyperallergic. 31 October 2016.
  11. News: Solis. Gustavo. Cultural Center Begins Renovating Landmarked East Harlem Firehouse. DNAinfo New York. 16 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220214805/https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140916/east-harlem/cultural-center-begins-renovating-landmarked-east-harlem-firehouse. 20 December 2016.
  12. Book: Halpern. Janel. Appelbaum. Harvey. Not the Met. Exploring the Smaller Museums of Manhattan. 2013. Pelican Publishing Company. Gretna, LA. 978-1-45-561868-2. 28–29. 927446547.
  13. Web site: CCCADI Current Exhibition: Defend Puerto Rico. CCCADI. en. 15 February 2018.

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