Afrikan Poetry Theather
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Programs & Services
Mentor Programme
{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}
Children's Cultural Workshops
Cultural workshops for children to explore and celebrate African heritage through arts and crafts.
Dance Classes
Classes in various dance styles, promoting physical activity and artistic expression.
Acting Classes
Acting classes help individuals develop performance skills and confidence through theater.
Jazz and African Music Concerts
Jazz and African music concerts showcase talented musicians and celebrate diverse musical traditions.
Lectures and Seminars
Lectures and seminars on various topics related to Black art, culture, and history.
Filmmaking Classes
Classes to learn the art of filmmaking, from scriptwriting to production.
Martial Arts Classes
Classes teaching self-defense techniques.
ESL Classes
English as a Second Language classes.
Conferences
Conferences and seminars on various topics.
Makeup and Beauty Classes
Classes and workshops that teach the art of makeup.
Book Writing Workshops
Guidance through the book writing process.
Poetry Readings and Open Mics
Open mic events providing a platform for poets to share their work.
Drum and Piano Classes
Classes to learn to play the drums and piano.
Indy Film Screenings/Black History Month Film Festival
Showcasing independent films, particularly during the Black History Month Film Festival.
Art Exhibits
Exhibitions displaying various forms of art.
Job Readiness Training
Training to prepare individuals for job opportunities.
Mentoring
Pairing individuals with mentors for guidance and support.
About
Afrikan Poetry Theather
Founded in
1980
EIN
11-2515828
IRS 501(C) Type
501(c)()
Category/Type
Arts & Culture
Address
17603 JAMAICA AVE JAMAICA, NY 11432-0000 United States
Website
https://www.theafrikanpoetrytheatre.org/
Phone
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Email address
About
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, founded in 1980, preserves Black Arts culture through creative programs. Located in Jamaica, Queens, it offers workshops, classes, concerts, and events, including a large Kwanzaa celebration. Its mission is to empower the community through cross-cultural exchange and education. The intersection of 176th St. & Jamaica Ave. was renamed John Watusi Branch Way in honor of the founder.
Mission
The Afrikan Poetry Theatre preserves the legacy of The Black Arts Movement through cross-cultural exchange and education. They envision influencing community empowerment through cultural education.
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