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Ago
Ago is a West African word from Ghana that means “to listen up.”
It is a call for attention.
"A single bracelet does not jingle."
- Congo
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Ame
Ame is a response to Ago. It means “You have my attention.”
Facts & Figures
The Impact of Our Work
10,000+
Students Reached
From classrooms in the Bronx to auditoriums in Brooklyn, our arts-in-education programs have sparked creativity and connection in over 10,000 students. Rooted in community and cultural relevance, each experience empowers young voices, fosters self-expression, and enriches learning through the power of the arts.
3,000+
Teachers Empowered
Our professional development workshops equip educators with arts-based, culturally responsive strategies to enhance learning and deepen student engagement.
5,000+
Parents Engaged
Our parent engagement initiatives bring families together through cultural events and community programs, strengthening bonds and providing tools and strategies to support children's growth both in and out of the classroom.
Hear It From Our Collaborators
The arts program has pushed our students to become better versions of themselves by coming out of their comfort zones and fulfilling an arts endeavor that they never knew they could accomplish. Some examples of these wonderful opportunities that have promoted growth for our students include choir, drumming, piano and ballet. Yaffa cultural arts meets our students where they are and adapts the arts programs for our students so that they are fully engaged. The students look forward to participating in the arts residencies and teachers, staff and student attest to the progress that students are making as a result of the arts programs.
Junie Louis Jean
(Principal PS 721M)
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Maria Rodriguez
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Chinelo Okafor
A Glimpse of Yaffa
