New Africa Center

About

"Where the Muslim American Experience Comes to Life"

Story

Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council (ICPIC) was founded in 1991, our educational and cultural programming was developed to inform and preserve our rich cultural heritage here in America. ICPIC's primary purpose is to preserve and document our rich cultural heritage and legacy to pass on to future generations and to foster intergroup awareness, respect, tolerance and multi-cultural understanding by way of public forums, work-shops, classroom presentations, youth and senior citizen programs, festivals, art exhibitions, literature, and multimedia outlets.

The New Africa Center/ Muslim American Museum and Archive opened its doors in June of 2005 located at 4243 Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia, PA where the general public and Islamic communities can see exhibits and learn about Islamic history. We also offer school presentations, Open Mic Jams Sessions, an Artist Showcase once a month, workshops and summer youth learning.

Over the years ICPIC has served as a vital and valuable resource for the African American Muslim community. From 1991 the Council has successfully collaborated with the following Organizations:
• School District of Philadelphia
• The Pennsylvania Department of Education,
• Temple University
• University of Penn
• The City of Philadelphia
• Penn’s Landing Inc.
• PECO Energy
• PA Humanities Council
• The Greater Philadelphia Marketing & Tourism Corp.
• Community College of Philadelphia

Mission

ICPIC's primary purpose is to preserve our rich cultural heritage and legacy to pass on to future generations and to foster intergroup awareness, respect, tolerance and multicultural understanding by way of public forums, workshops, classroom presentations, youth and senior citizen programs, festivals, art exhibitions, literature, and multimedia outlets.

ICPIC is dedicated to working with other cultural/educational/social-economic institutions, government, community organizations, group and concerned citizens for the development and advancement of the total community life.

Products

Current Exhibitions:

• Through Muslim Eyes Discover Islam
• African Muslims Enslaved in America
• The New Africa Muslim American Hall of Fame
• The Philadelphia Muslim Community
•L eadership of Imam W.D. Mohammed

On Going Cultural Programs:

• Annual Islamic Festivals and City-wide Community Parade
• Annual Salatul Jumah at Independence National Park
• Annual City-wide Youth and Family Summit
• Annual Eid al Fitr Celebration
• Annual New Africa, African American History Month Celebration
• Annual Women History Month Program
• Year-Round After School Program

Museums:

11am to 6pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Group tour or Classroom visits by Appointments only
Call: (215) 222-0520

Admission/Contribution:
Adult $5
Children Under 12 $3

4243 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-0520 or (610) 352-0424
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
http://www.newafricacenter.com