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ABOUT — APPRECIATIONS
“Working with AFROTAINO is a pleasure on many different levels. Principally because their devotion to Latinx culture in all forms is beyond measure. And they do it with such a warm and loving approach to both artist and audience that you can’t help but want to be part of everything they do.”
“AFROTAINO is an invaluable partner and friend of the African American Museum in Philadelphia and a trusted, essential part of the fabric of Philadelphia’s cultural sector. Marángeli and Rahsaan approach every partnership with thoughtfulness, unwavering cultural authenticity, and incredible heart. Through our work with AFROTAINO the museum has realized several incredible programs exploring the intersection of Black and LatinX cultures, including sold out engagements with renown international artists like Daymé Arocena (Cuba), ÌFÉ (Puerto Rico), and Betsayda Machado (Venezuela). I am continually grateful for the opportunity to work with AFROTAINO to highlight the history, culture, art and music of black and brown artists from around the globe, and to present these world-class creative experiences for audiences across the Greater Philly region.”
“Few teams understand, celebrate, and amplify the diversity and intersections of Latinx identity, culture, and art like AFROTAINO does. Their events and programming constantly reexamine and expand what Latinx culture — and multicultural — means.”
ABOUT — FOUNDERS
Rahsaan Lucas
A NYC-born, Philadelphia-based arts/culture resource building bridges via cross sector strategic partnerships. His experiences in the music, arts & entertainment industries, and niche marketing, combined with vision & drive have shaped him into a resourceful creative professional, always adaptable in our ever-changing business landscapes.
Marángeli Mejía-Rabell
Marángeli Mejía Rabell is a Puerto Rico-born, Philadelphia-based connector, cultural organizer and producer, arts and culture curator and programmer whose work is centered on co-creation, capacity building, leadership development, cross sector collaborations, and honoring our roots as a tool for social change and community self actualization.