African Cultural Center
of San Francisco Bridging our Continents, People, and Cultures
About ACCSF

Learn the story behind ACCSF and our mission.

A cultural home built to honor African heritage, uplift communities, and inspire the next generation.

Our Mission

To celebrate and elevate African arts, culture, and heritage while building bridges of understanding, opportunity, and solidarity between Africa, its diaspora, and the people of the Bay Area.

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Our Leadership

We envision a San Francisco where Africa is visible, valued, and central to the city’s cultural identity and where cultural pride translates into tangible opportunities for communities across the African continent.

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Our Values

We uphold dignity, ensure true representation, celebrate creativity, build solidarity across Africa and its diaspora, and act with full transparency and accountability in everything we do.

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OUR STORY

ACCSF Was Created to Give Africa a Permanent Cultural Home

ACCSF was born out of a simple but powerful realization: in a city celebrated for its diversity, there was still no permanent cultural institution dedicated specifically to Africa. Community leaders, artists, educators, and advocates came together with a shared conviction that Africa deserved more than occasional events or temporary exhibitions it deserved a home.

The African Cultural Center of San Francisco is that home. It is a bridge between continents, a hub for diaspora communities, and a platform where African stories are told by Africans and by those who love Africa. Once again, San Francisco is poised to make history by hosting the first and only African Cultural Center in the city.

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Our Pillars

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Arts & Heritage
We present visual arts, music, dance, film, literature, and fashion from across Africa and its diaspora. Through exhibitions and performances, we celebrate both timeless traditions and contemporary innovation.
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Education & Youth
We work with schools, teachers, and young people to deepen understanding of Africa’s histories, cultures, and contributions. Our programs help youth connect with their heritage, broaden their worldviews, and develop as leaders.
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Community & Diaspora
We serve as a gathering place for African and Afro-diasporic communities, as well as a welcome space for allies and learners. We host community forums, celebrations, and conversations that strengthen identity and belonging.
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Africa Give-Back
We dedicate part of our resources to supporting women, children, and schools across Africa. Through carefully chosen partnerships, we help fund education, empowerment, and youth arts initiatives on the continent.
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Cultural Diplomacy
We collaborate with African embassies, governments, and international organizations to host delegations, cultural showcases, and high-level dialogues that deepen ties between Africa, the United States, and the global community.
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Leadership & Governance
ACCSF is led by a founding Executive Director and guided by a Board of Directors and Advisory Council drawn from the African diaspora, arts, philanthropy, diplomacy, and community leadership.