This year’s conference, “Understanding and Examining the Living History of African Civilizations” is both an interactive and working conference that offers a challenge and an opportunity for all participants.

The driving force in ASCAC's work is the intellectual and spiritual deployment of knowledge that will advance and enhance the descendants of Africa.

The challenge for this conference and its participants is three-fold. First, we must continue to comprehend the vast amount of knowledge that our ancestors left us. Second, we must investigate and internalize the meaning of this information and how it relates to our daily lives. And third, we must build on this foundation so that future generations may understand, promote and preserve this legacy.

The opportunities this conference provides are limitless: To place ourselves on the world stage of history, to document effectively the process we employ in order to enrich our lives, to celebrate our heritage, and to teach our children the imperative of good character.

These things and more we shall do.

Nzinga Ratibisha Heru

Program Outline Below or Full Conference Program in PDF (538kb)

Thursday, March 14, 2002
Historic Sites Tour 10 A.M.- 3 P.M.
This tour will highlight many of the historic sites of Philadelphia from an African Perspective. Cost of tour is $25.
All participants will meet in lobby of Best Western Center City Hotel

Community Reception 6 P.M.
Come meet and greet members, friends and supporters of ASCAC at the historic offices of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, the organization founded by the Honorable and illustrious Marcus Moziah Garvey.
UNIA Liberty Hall
1609 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Friday, March 15, 2002
Opening Session begins 9 A.M.
Community College of Philadelphia
Winnet Student Life Building
Workshops
Plenary Sessions
African Marketplace

Saturday, March 16, 2002
General Sessions begin 9 A.M.
Community College of Philadelphia
Winnet Student Life Building
Workshops
Plenary Sessions
African Marketplace
Cultural Extravaganza

Sunday, March 17, 2002
General Assemble meeting 9 A.M
Regional meetings and ASCAC Annual Business meeting
Best Western Center City Hotel
501 N. 22nd Street

Closing Session 11:30 A.M.
Conference will conclude by 1:00 P.M.