Cultural awareness lies at the core of our mission at FCCC.
We firmly believe that to chart a meaningful path forward, we must first understand and appreciate the heritage of their ancestors. In a world where the richness of diverse cultures often goes overlooked, our Cultural Experiences programs offer a unique opportunity to reconnect with one's roots, fostering a profound sense of identity and belonging. These courses go beyond what traditional education provides, offering essential lessons that empower individuals with a deeper understanding of our African descendant communities.
Our village-building focus takes center stage in our commitment to fostering community. We understand that a strong and united community is the bedrock of progress and resilience. By coming together, we create a support system that helps individuals thrive and collectively move towards a brighter future.
Here at FCCC, to know where you're going, you must know where you came from. These courses teach our people what is not taught in school but what we must be educated on.
At Fertile Crescent Cultural Center, we foster these communities and welcome allies to share in our cultural experiences in many ways:
Heritage journeys and rites of passage programs.
Reaching out and helping to care for each other as a community.
Sharing our wisdom, knowledge, and skills.
Focusing on our health and roots of holistic wellness that our ancestors passed down.
“A race of people is like an individual man; until it uses its own talent, takes pride in its own history, expresses its own culture, affirms its own selfhood, it can never fulfill itself.”
- Malcolm X