The Caribbean Cultural Center has numerous resources available for African Diaspora cultural arts education. Please stay tuned for resources as they become available on the web, or call our center directly for more information.
- Film, Video & Book Archives: Rare books on Africa and the Americas exploring the subjects of spirituality, culture, art, literature, and more. Slides and conference videos also available. By Appointment Only. Please call 212-307-7420 ext. 3008 to make an appointment or to request copies. Copying fees apply.
- Education Video: Journey Through the African Diaspora: Featuring a narrated video of the history, music and dance throughout the African Diaspora, including Jamaica, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Cuba, etc. For sale on video or DVD format. Suitable for grades 5 and up.
- Education Manual: Journey Through the African Diaspora: A wonderful complement to the Education Video, this manual includes poetry, essays, and articles that highlight relevant and important themes from throughout the African Diaspora. Suitable for grades 9 and up.
- On-Line Gallery Exhibition & Lesson Plans: View our current exhibition on line along with feedback from audience members, pre- and post-visit lesson plans, etc.
- When the Spirits Dance Mambo: A novel by Dr. Marta Moreno Vega about a young girls’ coming of age in New York City’s El Barrio during the Mambo music era. Lesson plan ideas available upon request.
- The Altar of My Soul: A novel by Dr. Marta Moreno Vega on the Afro-Cuban Santeria/Lukumi religion and her personal journey through it.
- Children’s Cultural Books available for purchase from our Gift Shop.
- Adults Cultural and Historical Books available for purchase from our Gift Shop. Books delve into African-derived spirituality, history, art, and culture.
- Cultural Music CD’s available for purchase from our Gift Shop.
- Poetry Anthologies created by New York City Public School Youth from 1995 to present. Please call for a more detailed listing of anthologies.
- Poetry CD’s created by New York City Public School Youth from 2004 to present. Please call for a more detailed listing of CD’s.
- Curriculums and Lesson Plans available for implementation at your school or for sale. Please call for more information.
- Perspectives: A quarterly magazine of the Caribbean Cultural Center up until 1990.
