SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULT: Form 990EZ, tax year 2023

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Organization
SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULT (EIN 95-4451314)
Tax period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Filed
2024-05-09
IRS object ID
202441319349200714
Schema version
2023v5.0
Source
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Primary Exempt PurposeThe mission of SOPPAAC is to recover, research, collect, preserve, interpret, teach and promote knowledge and appreciation of the rich, ancient and varied culture of African people with emphasis on African Americans. Through educational programs, communal and public dialog, collections, exhibitions and other initiatives, we engage and serve participants of varying ages, interests and walks of life. Moreover, our cultural project poses historical and current African paradigms as a framework and foundation for sensibilities, thought and practice directed toward addressing the critical issues of our time. Thus, undergirding our work is the interrelated African-centered invitation and challenge; to know our past and honor it; to engage our present and improve it; and to imagine a whole new future and forge it in the most ethical, effective and expansive ways.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

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Weekly Soul Sessions, forums which include lectures, panels and discussions on critical social issues as well as historically important topics and news analysis. Soul Sessions also offer artistic expressions of African life and culture through slide and power point presentations, films, videos and exhibitions. In addition, culturally grounded life-cycle ceremonies are conducted and educational programs in Continental and Diasporan culture, i.e., Limbiko Tembo School of African American Culture for children. Community attendance ranges from 50-125 persons weekly.$0$1,245
Kawaida Institute of Pan African Studies (KIPAS). KIPAS is National Summer Institute on Social Theory and Practice and Leadership for Social Change from an Afrocentric perspective that includes classes and special events with guest presenters. The 2023 Summer Master Class was held virtually over multiple days. Attendees totaled 150.$0$1,027
Kwanzaa celebrations and activities are a month long (December) culminating in week-long activities beginning December 26th through January 1st. Umoja Night and Karamu (Feast) are major community events. All events were held virtually. These events are a joyful time when the community comes together to reinforce communal values and engage in unity reaffirming activities. These community rooted activities are coordinated by the Ujima Kwanzaa Collective composed of the African American Cultural Center and various community groups who choose to work together to have a united community scheduled of events. These varied events are collectively advertised and attended by the participant groups.$0$118
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Ralph Drew
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Chimbuko Tembo
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Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16Description;Amount^Bank and Merchant fees;2558|State Charity and other fees;203|Telephone and Internet;4188|Supplies;421|Software Subscriptions;708|Online Meetings and Events;650^Total;8728^
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