Afro-Latino Education & Arts Collective, Inc.

01/23/2026

We’re seeking volunteer grant writers ready to use their words to create real change.

This opportunity is offered in partnership with:

Afro-Latino Education and Arts Collective

Neighborhood Youth Achievers

supporting youth, cultural, and community programs across Los Angeles County.

You’ll help research funding, draft real proposals, and grow your grant writing skills while making a meaningful impact.

Unpaid. Portfolio-based. Limited spots.

DM us to apply.

12/13/2025

05/17/2025

Culture work is community work.
We didn’t wait for permission—we answered a call to protect, represent, and uplift.
At Afro-Latino Education and Arts Collective, we believe our cultural legacy is sacred, and our voices are power.

To everyone doing the work—keep going. You are a culture bearer. You are the rhythm. You are the light.

07/07/2024

🌟 Join Us in Making a Difference! 🌟

We're just a little short of our funding goal for the 2nd Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest, and we need YOUR help to get there! This is more than just an event; it's a celebration of our vibrant Afro-Latino heritage and a powerful platform for unity and community.

✨ How You Can Help: ✨
Contribute through any of the following:

Go to the link tree 🌳 in our bio

- GoFundMe
- Venmo
- PayPal Give
- Zelle
- Cashapp

Every dollar counts and will go towards additional kids' activities, grocery giveaways, and paying our talented performers. Together, we can make this year's festival an unforgettable experience for everyone!

🌍 Let's rally together to support Afro-Latino initiatives, celebrate our culture, and uplift our community. Your support means the world to us! 🌍

Donate today and be part of something truly special. Thank you for your generosity and solidarity!

04/23/2024

🎉 Vendor Call! 🛍️ Join us for the 2nd Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest! We're excited to announce open spaces for non-food merchandise vendors at this vibrant event. 🎈

📅 Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2024
⏰ Time: 1 PM to 8 PM
📍 Venue: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main St, LA, CA 90013

We're looking for diverse vendors who can offer unique, affordable items to our community. Excellent customer service is a must! 🌟

📝 Ready to be a part of this fantastic day? Check our bio for the Jotform registration link with all the details on requirements and vendor fees. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot soon!

04/16/2024

🌟✨🍴 Culinary Journeys: Exploring Afro-Latin Heritage through Food and Stories 🍴✨🌟

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📅 Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2024

🕓 Time: 4pm to 630pm

📍 Location: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main Street, Los Angeles 90012

OUTDOOR SEATED EVENT| With Heat lamps

$40 per person:

Food tasting included
"Small bite food offerings"

*Panamanian Sancocho (chicken stew)
by Caribbean Soul Kitchen LA

*Puerto Rican Mofongo bites (Fried and smashed plantain dish) *Vegan option available*
by Isla Encanto Chef Jay Anthony

*Dessert: Caribbean Butter Rum and Marbled cupcakes

Embark on a unique cultural odyssey with the Afro-Latino Education & Arts Collective! Dive deep into the heart of Afro-Latin cuisine for an evening that promises more than just savory small bites. 🌍💫

This isn't just a food tasting; it's a journey through the stories and histories that shape the Afro-Latin community's rich heritage and diverse identities. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to contemporary twists that tell a story of migration and fusion, we're celebrating it all. 🎉📖

Join us for:

- A curated selection of Afro-Latin dishes 🥘

- Engaging stories behind each dish via panel discussions from Afro-Latino chefs 📚

- A chance to connect with the community 🤝

- A deeper understanding of cultural identities through the lens of food and heritage.

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Seating is limited!

Purchase tickets Via eventbrite link in bio

or

visit www.LAPCA.org

Cashless ticket purchase option at the door day of event!

Let's celebrate the incredible diversity and richness of Afro-Latin culture together. See you there! 🎉

09/29/2023

Panelists for Afro-Latino Artists: Every Artist is a Memory Keeper 🌟

Afro-Latino artists with connections to Compton and South Central discuss their unique experiences and perspectives of exploring memory, community, and social justice through art. Presented by the Afro-Latino Education & Arts Collective, Inc.

Panelists:
Altagracia Alvarado,

Anthony Lee Pitman,

Francis Robateau,


Moderated by:
Jennifer Uribe
🌟

This panel will take place indoors at the community center, from 3:10-4pm.

Check out "Afro-Latino Culture Fest" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sat, Sep 30, 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center

Click the link in our bio or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afro-latino-culture-fest-tickets-668855363397

DONATE:
Cash App: $afrolatinoeducation
Zelle: [email protected]
Or the GoFundMe link below.
https://gofund.me/6fa1d161


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09/28/2023

Compton Cipher: Panama - Connecting Black Artists Across the Diaspora Educational Panel 🌟

Compton Cipher, a project of The Compton Arts Project, was created to provide access to artists and ideas across borders, foster collaborations, and build bridges to artist communities worldwide. In 2023, Compton Cipher: Panama connected artists from Compton with artists from Panama in a “call and response” online exchange documented by filmmakers in each city. A documentary short by Panamanian filmmaker Randy Navarro will be shared followed by a discussion with Compton artists involved with the project. Presented by Sepia Collective/The Compton Arts Project | thecomptonartsproject

Panelists:
Rosalind McGary
Jenise Miller
Anthony Lee Pittman

Moderated by:
Yovy Daniels 🌟

Presented by the Sepia Collective and the Compton Arts project.


This panel will take place indoors at AfroLatino Culture Fest, from 2:10-3pm.

Check out "Afro-Latino Culture Fest" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sat, Sep 30, 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center

Click the link in our bio or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afro-latino-culture-fest-tickets-668855363397

DONATE:
Cash App: $afrolatinoeducation
Zelle: [email protected]
Or the GoFundMe link below.
https://gofund.me/6fa1d161


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09/28/2023

“Jamaica & Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico” Film Screening and Discussion 🌟

The jamaica flower and tamarind are iconic ingredients in Mexico, but their history comes from a place much further away. In “Jamaica and Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico,” we meet five people to explore African heritage in Mexico City, an identity that goes beyond the color of one's skin. Directed by Ebony Bailey.

Discussion moderated by director

Panelists:
Oscar Alejandro González Velázquez
Artista y Actual Coordinador de la Red Nacional de Juventudes Afromexicanas
And
André Lô Sánchez
Cineasta, Artista audiovisual, Conferencista Internacional y Activista
Afromexicano “Chilampaneco”



The film screening will be held indoors from 1-2pm.

Check out "Afro-Latino Culture Fest" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sat, Sep 30, 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center

Click the link in our bio or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afro-latino-culture-fest-tickets-668855363397

DONATE:
Cash App: $afrolatinoeducation
Zelle: [email protected]
Or the GoFundMe link below.
https://gofund.me/6fa1d161


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09/27/2023

Panelists for Afro-Latino Authors Writing for Future Generations 🌟

This panel will explore the work and experiences of Afro-Latino authors of children and young adult literature.

With:



Moderated by:


Where: Inside community center
When: 12-12:45pm
Presented by Libromobile Arts Cooperative and Bookstore 🌟

We hope to see you there!

Check out "Afro-Latino Culture Fest" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sat, Sep 30, 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center

Click the link in our bio or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afro-latino-culture-fest-tickets-668855363397

DONATE:
Cash App: $afrolatinoeducation
Zelle: [email protected]
Or the GoFundMe link below.
https://gofund.me/6fa1d161


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09/22/2023

🔥Ariela Conde as dance workshop teaching artist🔥


Ariela Conde, Founder of “Finesse Ladies” in 2017, is a Los Angeles-based performer/choreographer. Her work and impact in the community have expanded into services in which she has performed and choreographed for concerts, weddings, TV shows, and fundraisers. While keeping her community and heritage at the forefront of her purpose, she also started the event “Chicas and Champagne,” where she uses her platform to empower other women of color in entrepreneurship.

Learning from her mentors and ancestors, Ariela has leveraged her community classes & entertainment company to inspire women to build confidence, self-love, and provide an outlet for self-expression and healing through the art of movement and dance. Her activism has turned into an opportunity to MC events that center around women's empowerment, education and culture awareness.

Ariela's work will continue to grow through teaching courses and hosting workshops for not only women, but anyone who can be inspired from working with ancestral technologies and connecting with their purpose within community. Catch her at AfroLatino Culture Fest next weekend🔥🔥

Check out "Afro-Latino Culture Fest" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sat, Sep 30, 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center
Click the link in our bio or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afro-latino-culture-fest-tickets-668855363397

DONATE:
Cash App: $afrolatinoeducation
Zelle: [email protected]
Or the GoFundMe link below.
https://gofund.me/6fa1d161


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09/14/2023

Presenting: Jose Oyola as a host for AfroLatino Culturefest!

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A proud Afro-Latino from San Juan, Puerto Rico and currently residing in Los Angeles, Oyola is an Actor, Comedian and writer known for his roles in the films Yerba Buena (2020), The Least Worst Man(2018) and Falcon Rising (2014). Catch his infectious energy at AfroLatino Culture Fest on Saturday, September 30th (only two weeks away!) at Dollarhide Community Center, Compton, CA.

Check out "Afro-Latino Culture Fest" on Eventbrite!
Date: Sat, Sep 30, 11:00 AM
Location: Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center

Click the link in our bio or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afro-latino-culture-fest-tickets-668855363397

DONATE:
Cash App: $afrolatinoeducation
Zelle: [email protected]
Or the GoFundMe link below.
https://gofund.me/6fa1d161


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