The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) is a

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based in East Harlem in

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that serves as an Afro-Caribbean center of culture and community for members of the African diaspora.

History

CCCADI was founded in 1976 by Dr. Marta Moreno Vega. She was the director of CCCADI from 1976 to 2018. In January 2018, Vega became an advisor to the Board of Directors, with Margarita Rosa, Esq. taking on the role of interim director of CCCADI while a search for a new executive director is taking place.

Facilities

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CCCADI is currently located in a decommissioned historic landmark fire house on 125th Street near

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in East Harlem in

, after the City decided to decommission five firehouses and turn them into cultural centers. The building was sold to CCCADI for $1. The cost of the renovation was $9.3 million, and the project took six years to complete. The center opened in October 2016. The building is listed on the

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. Previously, the Center was in the

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neighborhood of

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on West 58th Street.

Exhibitions

In addition to art exhibits, the center also schedules regular lectures and concerts related to the Caribbean and African cultures. Exhibits include the following: * 2013: ''Saving our Soul: From the Big Easy to the Big Apple'' * 2016: ''Home, Memory, and Future'' * 2018: ''Defend Puerto Rico''

Publications

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References

External links

CCADI
* Afro-Caribbean East Harlem Non-profit organizations based in New York City Organizations established in 1976 1976 establishments in New York City {{Africandiaspora-stub