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The Commission seeks to foster understanding about the continent of Africa. It will create public awareness on the rich history, geography, and culture of a continent recognized as the birthplace of mankind, and engage members of the African, African Diaspora and American communities in a fruitful dialogue on how to strengthen bilateral relationships.

To extol the benefits of democratic values, good governance, and human rights in all African countries.

To facilitate mutually beneficial cultural exchange in the areas of education, the arts,science,commerce, and business communication

To promote harmonious relationships between the City of Philadelphia, the African Diaspora and the nations of Africa

To provide a platform for discussion and debate on current affairs

Objectives

Range and Scope of Activities

Concerts

Mission Statement

Advocacy

Debates

Exhibitions

Dialogues

Symposia

Expositions and more....

Meetings

Public Forums

Publication

Retreats

Receptions

Conferences

The Mayor Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrants Affairs is the premier organization in our city to deal with issue affecting Africans and Caribbean Diaspora. The commission is a great resource for the city leadership as well as for Caribbean and African immigrants communities

Janie Blackwell

Councilwoman

Stanley L. Straughter

Chairman

Mayor Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrants Affairs

City hall

15th & Market

Philadelphia, PA 19141

P:215-817-9887

F:215-366-3698