2023 – 2025 CURRENT COHORT

Andean Cultural Center of Rhode Island

Preserving the Andean cultures, particularly the Quechua and Aymara cultures: the Quechua and Aymara cultures are an integral part of the Andean cultural heritage.­­­Sankofa Community Connection

Cultural Society

Our mission is to inspire curiosity for learning and to nurture the next generation of world citizens, embracing diversity with health-conscious lifestyles.

Providence World Music

Our vision is to honor, celebrate, and enhance our connectedness as humans through music by fostering deep connections with and between various rich Indigenous musical cultures in Rhode Island, especially those of African refugees and immigrants.

Raíces Rhode Island Folk & Cultural Association

The mission of our organization: “Keep alive the customs, traditions and the cultural and folkloric legacy of our ancestors in the new generations; through Colombian folk dance, to the children, youth and adults of the state of Rhode Island.”

Rhode Island Black Film Festival

The Rhode Island Black Film Festival is among those who give a voice and platform to filmmakers, especially those filmmakers of color.  The RIBFF exists to inspire audiences with thought provoking cinematic stories from visionary talents in independent filmmaking, to provide a platform for emerging artists to advance their craft, engage the community and promote the industry leaders.