The mission of Kenté Cultural Center is to promote the contributions and importance of African-American culture and history to society as a whole. Our strategy is to provide programs and activities for people of all ages, with a special emphasis for young people ages 8-15 years old.

Using culture and the arts as a tool, Kenté strives to illustrate how perseverance and imagination can help unlock the doors of oppression and hopelessness. We aim to create a place where young people are encouraged to define themselves on their own terms, utilizing the arts as a means of self-expression. Kenté Cultural Center's intent is to build a strong allegiance to our community by establishing a haven where young minds can grow and be nourished toward a positive expression of self.