AACS Endowment Fund Campaign
Ralph Lightfoot2024-03-23T20:03:47+00:00AACS Endowment Fund Campaign: Donate Here!
AACS Quilting and Sewing
Belinda Rush2024-03-28T00:12:46+00:00Come join us at the AACS to sew quilt gather and have fun. Beginners to advance come out to show your skills or learn new skills.
African American Cultural Society, Inc.: Strengthening Bonds, Enriching Lives
Touch Point2023-11-10T22:35:34+00:00AACS stands at the forefront of community engagement, reaching out to the diverse populace of Palm Coast, Florida, and beyond. Committed to fostering a sense of belonging and shared cultural heritage, the mission and purpose of this dynamic organization is to preserve and perpetuate the cultural heritage of the African Diaspora through educational, artistic, intellectual, and social activities [...]
Embrace Knowledge and Community: Join the African Studies Group Today!
Touch Point2023-11-10T22:07:29+00:00In the serene coastal city of Palm Coast, Florida, where retirees relish their leisurely days and golf courses dot the landscape, there is a vibrant community that thrives on the pursuit of knowledge, cultural preservation, and social awareness. For those passionate about African and African American history, the African Studies Group (ASG) is an invaluable treasure waiting [...]
The African Discovery of the Solar New Year
Touch Point2023-10-17T20:50:29+00:00By Robert W. Whiting, AACS Gold Lifetime Member The African “book” was nature. Nature was observed and tracked over hundreds of thousands of years. Once the secrets of nature were unlocked, medicine, astronomy, mathematics (properties of the right triangle), engineering, architecture and the written word emerged. Unlocking the secrets of nature enabled Africans on the Nile to [...]
Youth Black History Event Marks 20th Year
Touch Point2023-10-17T20:51:05+00:00by Jeroline D. McCarthy, Gold Lifetime Member In the wake of a rejection of an African-American history course for Florida students, the Youth Black History Committee ushered in a recent “20th Annual Youth Black History Program,” gathering a crowd at AACS. “Today marks 20 years in the life of Youth Black History, a special event for AACS,” [...]
Breaking Barriers: Learning and Bridging Racial Divides Through Cultural Immersion
Touch Point2023-09-21T03:39:41+00:00In a society where racial divisions persist, it is imperative that individuals actively engage in and learn about different cultures. Dr. Reinhold Schlieper is a German-born Caucasian bike-riding academic and dedicated member of the African American Cultural Society. He is a shining example of how one person can break barriers and expand their understanding of a people [...]
President’s Message: Why We Must Win the War on Culture!
Touch Point2023-09-11T14:56:27+00:00As I began to celebrate Black History Month in February, I was reminded of a memorable event that occurred during my work life. In the mid 1990’s, my employer initiated a Heritage Day Celebration event. It was very well received. Employees with Irish, Italian, German and several other ethnic backgrounds, shared food and historical knowledge from their [...]
The Passing of Jeroline McCarthy’s Father
Ralph Lightfoot2021-12-22T03:20:40+00:00With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Our dear member Jeroline McCarthy's father Mr. Rufus Coaxum, 102 years blessed The services for Mr. Coaxum are planned for Tuesday, December 28th, 11 am with a viewing at 10 am McCall's Bronxwood Funeral Home 4035 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
African-American Cultural and Historical Grants
Ralph Lightfoot2021-11-04T03:08:20+00:00The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding for construction projects at facilities in Florida that highlight the contributions, culture, or history of African-Americans. The Florida Department of State will be accepting applications for the grant program. until 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2021.