Cultural Connections is a year-round cultural and educational ecosystem that brings Afro-descendant and allied communities together through music, dance, workshops, panels, and community dialogue. Rooted in Puerto Rican Bomba, Peruvian Festejo, Haitian Kompa, and Afro-Venezuelan traditions, it makes culture participatory, accessible, and present beyond a single event.
With three consecutive years of growth—from 946 to 1,527 participants—Cultural Connections is building community, developing leadership, centering women’s voices, and creating a lasting cultural legacy in Charlotte.
Cultural Connections — Harvey B. Gantt Center
September 26, 2026
A one-day community gathering featuring interactive panels, live performances, and facilitated conversations — plus the music and movement of our signature Guateke Sessions.
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Harvey B. Gantt Center
September 26, 2026
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📍 Educational Panel — Johnson C. Smith University
September 17, 2026
An educational panel exploring Afro-descendant history, leadership, and cultural identity — a conversation designed to reflect, share stories, and connect generations.
Cultural Connections
Educational Panel Honoring Afrodescendant Women
Join us for an inspiring space to connect, learn, and celebrate through conversation, dance, music, spoken word, and cultural performances honoring Afrodescendant women and their legacy.
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Johnson C. Smith University
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This is your invitation to be part of it not as a spectator, but as a participant in something being built together. Come learn, move, celebrate, and connect. Because culture isn't meant to be watched from the sidelines it's meant to be lived.