Afro Caribbean Cultural Center Inc

06/11/2026

Afro Caribbean Cultural Center Inc / Higuayagua Taino of the Caribbean are thrilled to be Co-presenting with Mattatuck Museum the Taino Vive! Caribbean Indigenous Resistance Exhibit that is on tour/loan from the Smithsonian. Join us Saturday July 11, 2026 for an opening Celebration! Free 1 pm - 4 pm.

This powerful exhibit is leaving our partner and friends at Yale Peabody the Center along side support from State Representative Geraldo Reyes Jr. was able to secure this event.

The cultural center's Taino Learning Community work is funded/supported in part by the Haymarket People's Fund, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Ctlead, and so many others! Please join us one month from today! WEPA!

06/11/2026

We are announcing our Class this coming week!! It's so good and our Emcees!! Stay tuned major announcements will be coming this week!! WEPA!!

06/07/2026

Thank you to Kasike Kalatauma of the New England Region Higuayagua Taino of the Caribbean for giving our board members a tour of two sacred Taíno sites.

06/06/2026

Honoring our new Board Guideline of Breaks and Healing. ❤️‍🩹 thank you board member Maria del Carmen for the healing.

06/06/2026

Board retreat the work begins! Wepa!

06/06/2026

Day 1 of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center Inc Board of Directors Retreat 1.0 we’re missing 3 of our sisters! But we are excited to work and unveil our 5 year strategic plan, updated mission, vision and so much more.

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

🌴🌺 Happy Caribbean Heritage Month! 🌺🌴

The Afro Caribbean Cultural Center proudly celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month and honors the rich history, cultures, traditions, resilience, and contributions of the entire Caribbean Diaspora.

From 🇦🇬 Antigua & Barbuda to 🇧🇸 Bahamas, 🇧🇧 Barbados, 🇧🇿 Belize, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇩🇲 Dominica, 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇬🇩 Grenada, 🇬🇾 Guyana, 🇭🇹 Haiti, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇰🇳 St. Kitts & Nevis, 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia, 🇻🇨 St. Vincent & the Grenadines, 🇸🇷 Suriname, 🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago, and our beloved 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, we celebrate the beauty, diversity, and enduring spirit of our Caribbean peoples.

This month is an opportunity to uplift our stories, honor our ancestors, recognize the achievements of our communities, and continue building bridges throughout the Caribbean and its global diaspora.

As we begin this important month, the Board of Directors of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center is gathered in Puerto Rico for our Annual Board Retreat. Together we are reflecting, planning, and strengthening our vision for the future as we continue our mission of preserving, promoting, and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and heritage.

To all Caribbean people at home and throughout the diaspora—this month is for you. We celebrate your history, your culture, your struggles, your victories, and your contributions to the world.

¡Que viva el Caribe! 🌴

Long live Caribbean Heritage Month! ❤️💛💚🖤

05/30/2026

A Historic Moment for the Rivera Memorial Foundation and the City of Waterbury!

We are honored to announce that the Waterbury Board of Aldermen has approved the sale of the three vacant parcels to the Rivera Memorial Foundation, paving the way for a transformational community development project on Cherry Street.

We will be developing a comprehensive community campus adjacent to our existing facility at 186 Cherry Street. The professionally estimated $10-18 million project will include:
🔹 A full-size gymnasium
🔹 Multiple classrooms and learning spaces
🔹 Commercial kitchen and fitness facilities
🔹 Administrative offices and conference rooms
🔹 Enclosed outdoor playground
🔹 Dedicated bus drop-off and parking

This expansion will allow the Foundation to grow our reach from approximately 200 families served annually to more than 500 families across the City of Waterbury, a significant increase in programming capacity.

We extend our deepest gratitude to:
-The Waterbury Board of Aldermen for their thoughtful consideration and vote of confidence
-City of Waterbury - Mayor's Office and City leadership for supporting mission-driven community development
-AMENTA EMMA Architects for their visionary design work
-Our donors, volunteers, board members, and staff who have built the foundation for this expansion over 36 years of continuous service

This approval marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. We will be launching a capital campaign to support construction, engaging with community stakeholders throughout the design process, and working closely with City officials on zoning and regulatory approvals.

We invite our community, supporters, and partners to join us on this journey. Together, we are building something remarkable for the youth and families of Waterbury.

For more information about the Rivera Memorial Foundation or to learn how you can support this initiative, please contact us at [email protected].

05/30/2026