History
Ashanti  was founded in March of 1990  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by Linda Houston- Jones. The name Ashanti is a royal West  African Tribe  known for it's Cultural Richness and Diversity. Ashanti has been serving Dade, Broward , and Palm Beach Communities for over 15 years with classes and entertainment in the Arts since the organizations founding in March 1990 .
Mission
                              Ashanti’s mission is to provide
                             communities with premiere classes                                     in literacy, music, dance, and wellness programs .
                              The  mission of Ashanti is achieved                                       through its Arts in Education, After                                     School  Summer Camps, Health &                              Wellness programs, and Main Stage Productions. Ashanti has celebrated many years of service to citizens, youth and the special needs population.
  Receiving support from the government (National, State, and        Local), Corporations, Foundations, and
   private donations from the community.                                       Rendering service through the arts
   Ashanti has afforded the organization
    to receive many prestigious
    awards, and recognition
    as a leader in the arts.                      
                                                 Linda Houston   Founder/ President
                                                  
Ashanti's  classes and programs are held at the
AFRICAN-AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTER
2650 Sistrunk Blvd,  Ft.. Lauderdale, FL. 33311
Mailing Address: PO Box 491856, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33349-1856
Phone: (954)792-3700           Fax: (954)973-6828
email:  ashanticultural@bellsouth.net