About Us
* To extol the benefits of democratic values, good governance, and human rights in all African and Caribbean countries represented at the Commission.
* To facilitate mutually beneficial cultural exchange in the areas of education, the arts, science, commerce, housing, health and business communications.
* To promote harmonious relationships between the City of Philadelphia, Africa countries, the Caribbean Islands, and all peoples of the African Diaspora.
*To provide platform for promotion of cultural activites, discussions and debate on current affairs within the City of Philadelphia.
Objectives
Mission Statement
Jannie Blackwell
Councilwoman
The Mayor's Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs is the premier organization in our city that deals with issues affecting peoples of African and Caribbean Diaspora. The commission is a great resource for city leadership, as well as immigrants of the Caribbean and African communities.
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Stanley L. Straughter
Chairman
The Mayor's Commission was created in recognition of Philadelphia's amazing capacity to acknowledge the significant contributions of African and Caribbean immigrants. We engaged and provide community assistance and resources in accessing municipal services.
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The Mayor's Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs
City Hall Room 408
Broad & Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-868-3418/3419
Fax: 215-366-3698
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Mayor's Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs
The Commission seeks to foster understanding about the continent of Africa and the Caribbean. It will create public awareness on the rich history, geography, and culture of a continent recognized as the birthplace of mankind. It will engage Philadelphia African and Caribbean Immigrant members and other members of the African American Diaspora communities in a fruitful dialogue on how to strengthen multilateral relationships.
