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 communities for over 20 years with classes and entertainment in the Arts since the organizations founding.
Mission
Ashanti’s mission is to provide
communities with premiere programs in literacy, music, dance, and wellness
classes.
The mission of Ashanti is acheived through its Arts in Education, After School Programs, Summer Camps, Wellness programs, and Main Stage Productions. Ashanti has received many prestigious
awards, and recognition
as a leader in the arts.
Linda Houston Jones
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 100646 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33310
Phone: (954)792-3700 Fax: (954) 374-7829
