• EMPOWERING MUSLIM YOUTH WITH THE TRUTH OF THEIR PAST •
PRESERVING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSLIM RICH CULTURE
Discover African American Muslim History
- The New Africa Center is an African American Muslim Historical Archive Center, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage and history of the African American Muslim community. Explore our extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and educational resources, and immerse yourself in the fascinating stories that have shaped American history.
About THE New Africa Center
OUR FUTURE VISION
OUR FUTURE VISION
OUR FUTURE VISION
ICPIC has decided to expand its current New Africa Center / Muslim American Museum & Archive with the long term gaol of revitalizing and transforming the 4200 block of Lancaster Avenue's commercial corridor, by providing a "Mix Use", Multi-purpose facility that will serve as an anchor for future developments on Lancaster Avenue
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR FUTURE VISION
OUR FUTURE VISION
On May 25 of this year founder and Chief Executive Officer Abdul-Rahim Muhammad received a Resolution Citation from The Philadelphia City Council from Council- woman Jamie Gauthier acknowledging the many community programs and outreach provided by the New Africa Center.
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR FUTURE VISION
OUR PROGRAMS
We offer a wide range of programs and classes for the community with emphasis on the Muslim African American heritage. Cultural tours, exhibitions, lectures, book signings, musical performances, special guests and workshops of various kinds.
For further information you can call to request our museum brochure @ 610.352.0424 or Email: info@NewAfricaCenter.com
why we exist and who we are
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
- The Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council - New Africa Center CDC is a 5011C# nonprofit coalition of university scholars, educators, multi-disciplinary artist, parents and individuals striving to preserve, protect and elevate our cultural heritage of Islam in America. We are not a proselytizing organization; our purpose is to provide forums for the academic study and artistic expression of traditional and contemporary Islamic arts, culture,history, literature and beliefs.
OUR PURPOSE
OUR MISSION
OUR 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 citizens programs, festivals, art exhibitions, literature, and multimedia outlets. ICPIC is dedicated to the community development and revitalization of our urban neighborhoods by working with other cultural/educational/ social-economic institutions, organizations, government and agencies and community groups.
annual events and activities
Jummah at National Constitution Center
- Our Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade weekend activity begins 1:00pm Friday, with Salatul Jummah the Muslim (congregational prayer service) at the world renowned Independence National Historical Park, located at 5th and Market Streets. Independence National Historical Park is America’s most historic square mile with more than 20 landmarks open to the public. It is the Home of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the new Presidents House which commemorates the lives of nine enslaved Africans who lived and worked in the nation first White House.
We invite all the Muslims to join us.
Muslim Parade & Festival
- The Annual Islamic Festival and Parade is a cultural and social institution in Philadelphia. The first festival and largest of it's kind in the country, It started in 1993 and have continuously been held for over 24 years.
MONTHLY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Community Feeding
Educational lectures
Community Feeding
- Community Feeding is a collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania and the American Muslim for Hunger Relief on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, serving over 5,000 resident living in West Philadelphia since January 2012.
HIV Testing
Educational lectures
Community Feeding
- HIV testing, also called HIV screening, is the only way to know if you have the virus.
- Several types of tests check your blood or other body fluids to see whether you're infected. Most can't spot HIV right away because it takes time for your body to make antibodies or for enough of the virus to grow inside you.
Book Signing
Educational lectures
Educational lectures
- At New Africa Center, we are proud to have selected many known authors within our Muslim community. Some notable and others that are just starting their self published works.. The New Africa Center brings together the authors and the community to discuss the many various topics found in their published works. Ending with a "Signing" of their books.
Educational lectures
Educational lectures
Educational lectures
- Whether you’re looking for Islamic history lectures or community related discussions on concern topics the New Africa Center provides scheduled lectures that are generally free to the community. These lectures generally take place at the Centers Lecture Hall, but in the future we will provide these lectures "Virtually" using "Zoom", which you can experience from the comfort of your own home.
PROCLAMATIONS AND citationS
Proclamations
- Numerous annual City & State Proclamations recognizing the "International Islamic Heritage Day" 1993 thru 2019.
- PA Governor Capital Budget RACP grant awarded $1 million towards ICPIC New Africa Center Expansion Plan 2021
- Philadelphia Commerces Department $250,000 grant award towards ICPIC New Africa Center Expansion Plan 2021
- Millcreek Community Partnership’s Hip-Hop & Jazz Fest Community Impact Award 2021
- Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, citation acknowledging the Lancaster Ave New Freedom District & Juneteenth 2021
- PA State Rep. Ameen Brown citation acknowledging the Lancaster Ave New Freedom District and Juneteenth 2021
- University of Pennsylvania Center for AIDS Research 13th Annual Red Ribbon Community Service Awards 2016.
- PA State Senator Vincent Hughes citation acknowledging the Lancaster Ave Historic New Freedom District 2016.
- Masjidullah of Philadelphia, Health & Human Services Committee, Unsung Heroes Community Service Award 2016.
- The People’s Emergency Center, Lancaster Ave Jazz Festival Committee, Certificate of Appreciation Award 2016.
- Compassion Action Foundation, Newark NJ, Honoring Imam W. D. Mohammed Luncheon, Community Service Award 2016.
- Muslim Journal Newspaper’s Annual, “A Time to be Grateful Awards Banquet”, Legacy Award 2015.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
COMMUNITY SERVICES
YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM
YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM
- ICPIC is the premiere Islamic organization in the country. We have clearly become an institution within the African American Muslim Community. For example, ICPIC's annual community outreach programs/events and involvement in public education has afforded us recognition and awards from city, state government and community groups. Our Annual International Islamic Festival Heritage Festival & Parade at Penn''s Landing and Independence National Park is one of Philadelphia's major and largest multi-ethnic festivals series it hosts each year. It is also the largest Islamic Festival in the country attracting five to ten thousand people yearly and theGreater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance estimated it has an $850,000 impact upon the city. Families plan their vacations around the festival.
YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM
YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM
YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM
- ICPIC's New Africa Center hosts Youth Adventure Winter Break / Spring Break and Summer Camps for youth ages 6 to 13 years old. With activities of Bowling, Roller Skating, Academic Enrichment, Arts and Crafts, Computer Literacy, Field Trips, Cultural Awareness, Health & Fitness. These activities generally include a FREE LUNCH and SNACKS.
ICPIC New African Center expansion
OUR FUTURE SITE VIEWED
ICPICis partnering with Mosaic Development Partners LLC. an African American certified real estate development company founded in 2008,
by George Reaves and Leslie Smallwood. Mosaic has invested over $100 million in many communities in Philadelphia.
Museum & Archive + 34 residential studio and
2-bedroom affordable apartments.
4 STORY MIX-USE BUILDING
Vacant Community lot at 4234, 4236, 4238 and 4240 Lancaster Avenue will be consolidated to construct a 4-story mix-use building. 1st floor will consist of 3 commercial spaces and the upper floors will have 7 apartment units. The total project will have 4 commercial units and 41 apartments. The New Freedom District Initiative.
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