African Center for Community Development, Inc

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African Center for Community Development strives to foster a thriving and engaged African community by promoting cultural understanding, social and economic integration, and civic participation. To bring together all people of African descent and friends of Africa to preserve and enrich African cultural values through education, empowerment, service and dialogue

The Older Adults program recently enjoyed a visit to the ! Participants enjoyed the summer sunshine and exploring the di...
06/24/2026

The Older Adults program recently enjoyed a visit to the ! Participants enjoyed the summer sunshine and exploring the different habitats that the center has to offer.

ACCD welcomes black adults (and friends and allies) age 55+ for social and educational events as well as nature-based community outings, the 2nd and last Friday of the month. For more information or to get on our program contact list, please reach out to us by visiting our website (see graphic) or calling 608-294-0066.

Join the African Center this Thursday 6/25 1:00pm for a special event! We have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Saad Quayyu...
06/23/2026

Join the African Center this Thursday 6/25 1:00pm for a special event! We have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Saad Quayyum, Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the African Center office at 2238 Park Street.

Introduced to us by Dr. Linda Vakunta, Dr. Saad will be talking to the public about the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, April 2026 | Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure and to meet the African diaspora in Madison.

All are welcome; please share with anyone who may be interested!

We carry libation in our cheekbonesWe fold the stories of our ancestorsInto songInto scienceInto fashionInto foodInto in...
06/19/2026

We carry libation in our cheekbones
We fold the stories of our ancestors
Into song
Into science
Into fashion
Into food
Into innovation
We follow the recipe in the legacy of our people
& it is there we nourish ourselves
We gather
Here
Together
To bring ourselves to a table where love is always
served
Let’s come home to each other
We are our own harvest
We are our own healing place
We gather
Here
Together
To heal
To remind ourselves of a freedom song
To sing for those who may not feel like singing
To sing for those who are no longer here to sing
To honor the freedom we have
& fight for the freedom we have yet to see
We rest and we protest
We pick beans & pop gum
We pontificate
We fix grandma a plate
Our joy is our resistance
Our beauty is our glory
Our courage is our resilience
Our freedom is written in the follicles of our hair
In each other
We have strength for the journey

- Amena Brown, via Pattern Beauty

The ACCD summer youth program starts next week June 22nd! All youth entering 9th to 12th grade in the fall with African ...
06/18/2026

The ACCD summer youth program starts next week June 22nd! All youth entering 9th to 12th grade in the fall with African roots are welcome to participate.

This program will include a book club, music symposium, intergenerational activities with the Baobab Senior Circle, print-making as cultural story-telling, and more.

Scan the QR to register or contact us using the info on the flyer for more info.

Please share with all who may be interested!

Remember: The Doors for Refugees Community Potluck Picnic is this Saturday June 21st and Elver Park! Stop by and say hi...
06/18/2026

Remember: The Doors for Refugees Community Potluck Picnic is this Saturday June 21st and Elver Park! Stop by and say hi to ACCD staff and volunteers at our table if you go.

This year, members of the ACCD WisPAWN (Professional African Women Network) group have formed a Saturday morning running...
06/17/2026

This year, members of the ACCD WisPAWN (Professional African Women Network) group have formed a Saturday morning running group. This group isn't just about getting exercise, but also about gathering to share what is going on in life, have discussions, and support and uplift one another. Thank you for the community-building you are creating, WisPAWN members!

06/13/2026

Events for the holiday will take place at the Wisconsin state Capitol, Penn Park, senior centers, the Majestic Theatre and elsewhere.

WisPAWN (Wisconsin Professional African Women’s Network) addresses two pressing needs among local African women: (1) to ...
06/12/2026

WisPAWN (Wisconsin Professional African Women’s Network) addresses two pressing needs among local African women: (1) to build confidence through activities that create a sense of belonging and (2) to create a strong network of sisterhood and support.

Through monthly meetings, workshops, and involvement in professional development conferences, WisPAWN offers a community of support to dozens of women.

“The sisterhood bond is so strong, and nothing beats that…I am always going to be proud of the way we support each other.” - Vanessa Ineza, WisPAWN co-organizer and ACCD board member

Interested in joining? Contact the ACCD today!

👏ACCD is pleased to welcome Binta and Laura to its team of staff!🙌Community Engagement & Resource Specialist Binta comes...
06/08/2026

👏ACCD is pleased to welcome Binta and Laura to its team of staff!🙌

Community Engagement & Resource Specialist Binta comes with a wealth of experience in community development. Her role involves engaging with the many, diverse facets of the African communities in Dane County to raise awareness about ACCD and encourage people to get involved. She also coordinates the summer youth program and Bantaba, a community-based discussion circle aimed at preventing violence.

Grants & Communications Coordinator Laura brings more than 14 years of experience in fundraising, writing and marketing, community programming, and working with various immigrant populations. Her role involves bringing in grants to help ACCD programs to continue to thrive and expand as well as promoting ACCD through its website, social media, and community newsletter.

Address

2238 South Park Street, Room 115
Madison, WI
53713

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16082940066

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