The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)

The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture) Help To Support The On Going Programs At The A.P.T. & Our plans of transforming our building into an Afrikan Cultural Palace .

Make a Tax deductible Donation, CALL:718-523-3312 www.theafrikanpoetrytheatre.org In 1977 the Afrikan Poetry Theatre became a not for profit organization . The permanent center was opened in 1978 and was located at 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY. The center was located in the basement of the building. The Center was located there for one year where we presented poetry readings and workshops, and

lectures on African history, etc. We presented Dr. Yosef ben-Jochanan, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Rev. Herbert Daughtry and many others for the first time to a Queens audience

In 1979 the Theatre moved to its present location where the programs started to grow and develop. Soon youth programs were added, Jazz and African music concerts, films, weekend cultural classes for youth and a book and tape research center, the opening of our art gallery, and several other programs that community individuals presented to us and we introduced to the public. In 1987 as a result of the executive director’s travels to West Africa, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre Started its’ “Journey To The Motherland” tours, cultural and educational tours, which has re-connected hundreds of people to the motherland. In 1991 the theatre began it’s Afriquest program that organized 4 week educational programs in Ghana, West Africa for high school and college students. APT has also adopted a village in the Akuapem area of Ghana where the executive director has been enstooled, and has encouraged others such as Paul Knox (who is also enstooled) and his wife Bernita to contribute to the development of that community, bringing electricity, water, computers, supplies, etc. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre is also a co-founder of FESTAM, an international music and arts festival that takes place in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Where it is responsible for bringing to
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Entering A New Year Harvested while In Season.Ase’
01/02/2025

Entering A New Year
Harvested while In Season.
Ase’

Habarigani:The seventh principle is Imani (Faith) which is essentially a profound and enduring belief in and commitment ...
01/02/2025

Habarigani:
The seventh principle is Imani (Faith) which is essentially a profound and enduring belief in and commitment to all that is of value to us as a family, community, people and culture. Faith is put forth as the last principle as unity is put forth as the first principle for a definite reason. It is to indicate that without unity, we cannot begin our most important work, but without faith we cannot sustain it. Unity brings us together and harnesses our strength, but faith in each other and the Good, the Right, the Beautiful inspires and sustains the coming together and the commitment to take the work to its end.

Kuumba (Creativity)To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and...
01/01/2025

Kuumba (Creativity)
To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

“The sixth principle is Kuumba (Creativity) and logically follows from and is required by the principle of Nia. It is a commitment to being creative within the context of the national community vocation of restoring our people to their traditional greatness and thus leaving our community more beneficial and beautiful than we, i.e., each generation, inherited it. The principle has both a social and spiritual dimension and is deeply rooted in the social and sacred teachings of African societies.”

A.P.T. Black History Month        Film Festival 2025.Attention Independent Filmmakers!!!Afrikan PoetryTheatre,is now acc...
12/31/2024

A.P.T. Black History Month
Film Festival 2025.

Attention Independent Filmmakers!!!

Afrikan PoetryTheatre,is now accepting submissions for its 9th annual Black History Month Film Festival.

The festival will be held at
The Celeste And Armand Bartos Screening Room at
Museum of the Moving Image
located Kaufman Astoria Studios
in Astoria Queens, New York.

A.P.T. BHM Film Festival
showcases short films from black independent fimmakers, or films dedicated to black history, or diasporic black experiences.

Criteria:
Submissions must be under 15 minutes in length.
Please DM HV FILMS
for more details or EMAIL: HVFILMSGLOBALGMAIL.COM





A.P.T. Black History Month        Film Festival 2025.Attention Independent Filmmakers!!!Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc. Afri...
12/31/2024

A.P.T. Black History Month
Film Festival 2025.

Attention Independent Filmmakers!!!

Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc. Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture) is now accepting submissions for its 9th annual Black History Month Film Festival.

The festival will be held at
Celeste And Armand Bartos Screening Room at
Museum of the Moving Image
located at Kaufman Astoria Studios
in Astoria Queens, New York.

A.P.T. BHM Film Festival
showcases short films from black independent fimmakers, or films dedicated to black history, or diasporic black experiences.

Criteria:
Submissions must be under 15 minutes in length.
Please DM HV FILMS
for more details or EMAIL: HVFILMSGLOBALGMAIL.COM





A.P.T. Black History Month        Film Festival 2025.Attention Independent Filmmakers!!!Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc. is n...
12/31/2024

A.P.T. Black History Month
Film Festival 2025.

Attention Independent Filmmakers!!!

Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc. is now accepting submissions for its 9th annual Black History Month Film Festival.

The festival will be held at
The Celeste And Armand Bartos Screening Room at
Museum of the Moving Image
located at Kaufman Astoria Studios
in Astoria Queens, New York.

A.P.T. BHM Film Festival
showcases short films from black independent fimmakers, or films dedicated to black history, or diasporic black experiences.

Criteria:
Submissions must be under 15 minutes in length.
Please DM HV FILMS
for more details or EMAIL: HVFILMSGLOBALGMAIL.COM





A.P.T. Black History Month        Film Festival 2025.Attention Independent Filmmakers!!!Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc. is n...
12/31/2024

A.P.T. Black History Month
Film Festival 2025.

Attention Independent Filmmakers!!!

Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc. is now accepting submissions for its 9th annual Black History Month Film Festival.

The festival will be held at
Celeste And Armand Bartos Screening Room at
Museum of the Moving Image
located at Kaufman Astoria Studios
in Astoria Queens, New York.

A.P.T. BHM Film Festival
showcases short films from black independent fimmakers, or films dedicated to black history, or diasporic black experiences.

Criteria:
Submissions must be under 15 minutes in length.
Please DM HV FILMS
for more details or EMAIL: HVFILMSGLOBALGMAIL.COM





The fourth principle is Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) and is essentially a commitment to the practice of shared social ...
12/31/2024

The fourth principle is Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) and is essentially a commitment to the practice of shared social wealth and the work necessary to achieve it. Ujamaa literally means familyhood and suggests a sharing of work and wealth in the manner of a family. It grows out of the fundamental communal concept that social wealth belongs to the masses of people who created it and that no one should have such an unequal amount of wealth that it gives him/her the capacity to impose unequal, exploitative or oppressive relations on others.43 Sharing wealth is another form of communitarian exchange, i.e., sharing and cooperating in general. But it is essential because without the principle and practice of shared wealth, the social conditions for exploitation, oppression and inequality as well as deprivation and suffering are increased.

Habarigani:The third principle is Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) which is a commitment to active and informe...
12/30/2024

Habarigani:
The third principle is Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) which is a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest. It is also recognition and respect for the fact that without collective work and struggle, progress is impossible and liberation unthinkable. Moreover, the principle of Ujima supports the fundamental assumption that African is not just an identity, but also a destiny and duty, i.e., a responsibility. In other words, our collective identity in the long run is a collective future. Thus, there is a need and obligation for us as self-conscious and committed people to shape our future with our own minds and hands and share its hardships and benefits together.”

Habarigani
12/28/2024

Habarigani

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08/02/2024

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Galore Urban Tech& Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc…..Galore Drone ClubLearn The Ins & Outs of Drones in Our Exciting Workshop...
06/21/2024

Galore Urban Tech
& Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc…..

Galore Drone Club

Learn The Ins & Outs of Drones in Our Exciting Workshops.
Intro to Drones I,II,& III.
Students learn the essentials of flight and safety, as well as exploring drone related careers. comprehensive program unfolds in three 90-minute sessions, each fostering innovation and practical knowledge:

1. Intro to Drones I: Discover the exciting world of drones, learning the essentials of flight and
safety in the first of two drone-focused sessions.
2. Intro to Drones II: Expand horizons by exploring drone-related careers and securing the FAA
Safety Certificate, a testament to their commitment and skill.

This program is crafted to inspire, educate, and open doors to new possibilities in the realms of
technology and aviation.

This Program is Available for Summer Camps, Schools, and Community Centers

More info about our services:
[email protected]

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Galore Urban Tech Marcette StudioThe Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)VR Art Tour: Art and Tech in a Virtu...
06/21/2024

Galore Urban Tech
Marcette Studio
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (The Center For Culture)

VR Art Tour:
Art and Tech in a Virtual World

This Summer we bring art and technology together to further our goals of opening new doors to those who were previously unfamiliar with either art or virtual reality, and face barriers to their uses.
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Through the power of virtual reality, we are bringing art to communities using cutting-edge technology that is traditionally inaccessible to under-served people. We will expose them to new experiences and knowledge through our mission to educate disadvantaged people about technology and its powerful uses. This new initiative will bring art and technology together to further our goals of opening new doors to those who were previously unfamiliar with either art or virtual reality and face barriers to their uses.

Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation
Girl Scouts of Greater New York
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This Program is also Available for Summer Camps, Schools, and Community Centers

For more info:
[email protected]
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Galore Urban Tech & Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc.Presents…Music Coding (For Youth)This Program is also Available for Summe...
06/21/2024

Galore Urban Tech &
Afrikan PoetryTheatre, Inc.
Presents…

Music Coding
(For Youth)

This Program is also Available for Summer Camps, Schools, and Community Centers

For more info:
[email protected]
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Music coding is the process of writing code to produce or analyze audio input and output. It can be done in a visual or textual environment, and each coding language has its own level of difficulty and function. Music coding can be used to create a variety of projects, including:
Generative music-makers
Audio-visual instruments
Sonifications
Interactive soundtracks
Music information retrieval algorithms
Live-coding performances

Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation
W/ Girl Scouts of Greater New York




06/19/2024

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