Cultural Immigrant Initiative
- Saiku Akinlawon Branch
- Jun 14, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 19, 2020
C.I.I. is a NYCity Council Initiative Supporting Programs & Workshops focusing on the experiences of Immigrants, expressed through an Artistic Veil. The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, in partnership with CD27, CD28, CD31 & NYC Department of Cultural Affair, for the past six(6) years have facilitated various community programs,& classes, such as; Filmmaking, Childrens' ESL Theatre Classes, African Dance & Arts Activities, and more...
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