Celebrating the African Spirit

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We are a non-profit organization addressing the historical contributions by enslaved Africans, and the current issues facing the Black community in the City of Poughkeepsie & surrounding areas due to systemic Racism in America.

Join CAS for the 5th Annual Frederick Douglass Day on Saturday!
08/01/2025

Join CAS for the 5th Annual Frederick Douglass Day on Saturday!

We've worked for years to create a marker to honor the enslaved Africans who contributed to the prosperity of the Mid-Hu...
06/03/2025

We've worked for years to create a marker to honor the enslaved Africans who contributed to the prosperity of the Mid-Hudson region. Join us in downtown Poughkeepsie as we dedicate CAS's Memorial Marker on June 19 (Juneteenth).

Save the date forFrederick Douglass Day 2025: Saturday, August 2, 12–3pm
05/21/2025

Save the date for

Frederick Douglass Day 2025: Saturday, August 2, 12–3pm

Learn about Celebrating the African Spirit's annual Frederick Douglass Day, where we celebrate the presence and influence of Frederick Douglass in Poughkeepsie, New York with art, performances, food, and more.

Don't forget to stop by to see the work of Oh, Freedom! participants, including some members and volunteers of CAS.
03/04/2025

Don't forget to stop by to see the work of Oh, Freedom! participants, including some members and volunteers of CAS.

Thanks to Vassar and the African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College for inviting CAS to speak at the kickoff of their ...
02/04/2025

Thanks to Vassar and the African American Alumnae/i of Vassar College for inviting CAS to speak at the kickoff of their Black History Month festivities. CAS co-chair, Carmen McGill talked about the founding of CAS and our current mission, including a marker honoring enslaved Africans and their descendants. There was lots of great food, libations, and music, too!

Wishing everyone a Happy Kwanzaa and happy holidays!!Here are some photos from the Kwanzaa CAS celebrated earlier this m...
12/26/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy Kwanzaa and happy holidays!!

Here are some photos from the Kwanzaa CAS celebrated earlier this month! We gathered and reflected with a yummy potluck- a fun way to practice Kwanzaa's principles.

Thanks to Mayor Flowers and River Haven folks for attending, and to Liz O'Raffity's Growing Stemz for providing a Kwanzaa photo booth, and an immersive VR headset, where we experienced MLK's impacts and inequalities that persist and require our attention today.

Another thanks to all who could contribute to our CAS Marker Project this year!!

As we approach the quarter of the century, let's continue to learn and grow from the principles of Kwanzaa.

Giving Tuesday is HERE! We're halfway to our goal!🌟Be a part of something monumental.💵 Donate $25+ to support a Memorial...
12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday is HERE! We're halfway to our goal!🌟

Be a part of something monumental.

💵 Donate $25+ to support a Memorial Marker honoring the contributions of enslaved Africans and their descendants in Poughkeepsie, NY.

🎯 Let’s reach $6,000 today!

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