Mission
The Mission of Celebrating the African Spirit is to acknowledge, articulate, research and commemorate the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding areas. We strive to make this hidden part of American history known to everyone to counter “the pervasiveness of racism and inequality in America today.
About
Celebrating the African Spirit, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) community-based, volunteer organization based in the City of Poughkeepsie, NY. Membership in Celebrating the African Spirit is open to all who support our Mission.
