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Alfonso Brooks Biography

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 Alfonso Brooks is a Speaker , Activist , Social Entrepreneur , African Diaspora Cultural Advisor , Philanthropist , and the Founder of AfriKin . This nonprofit organization creates cultural connections through the power of artistry and conversations for civic and community engagement. He is passionate about social justice, economic reform, and elevating the discourse as it pertains to the global Black community. Through his work with AfriKin (a fusion of the words “ African ” and “ kinship ”), he highlights the roles that art and culture play in human development and enrichment. With the use of cultural programming at workshops and festivals, he presents to the international community a message that focuses on engagement and quality of care, dismantling systems of oppression, rebranding the Black world’s image to allow more strategic partnerships, and renewing the fundamental values of what makes us human. Above all, Alfonso is dedicated to advancing the ingenuity and potential of
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AfriKin Ethos: Our Why

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At the heart of AfriKin lies a profound purpose: to celebrate and elevate our diverse cultural heritage while fostering a global community rooted in understanding and unity. I founded AfriKin not just as an organization but as a movement - a response to the deep-seated need for a platform where the rich tapestry of our experiences and expressions could be showcased and appreciated. I recognize that the emotional trauma and challenges faced by our community are not ours alone. They cross ethnic and cultural boundaries, resonating deeply with people around the world. AfriKin is our answer to these shared struggles, a beacon of hope and solidarity. It's a safe space where we can collectively heal, learn, and grow. Our " Why " is simple yet profound: To bridge the divides that have long separated us. In a world where division and segregation are rampant, AfriKin stands as a testament to the power of unity. We bring people together from all walks of life, offering a glimpse in
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Location: 6815 Biscayne Blvd 103 365, Miami, FL 33138, USA
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Alfonso Brooks

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Founder and CEO of AfriKin. An INFJ-A recognized as a contemporary African and social entrepreneur experienced in the business of arts and culture, promoting a positive image of people of African origin. I use my voice to bring solutions as we undergo struggle and contemplative studies towards economic freedom. As Founder of AfriKin I create cultural connections through masterful artistry and meaningful conversations for more cohesive communities. I produce festivals that present cultural panoramas, highlighting the diverse and vibrant traditions of African diasporic art and culture. I believe in a new way of being, a new manner of seeing, as we share our Africanness as a basis of kinship. AfriKin signals what is next for civic and community engagement.   The term AfriKin® is the fusion of two words -- “African and kinship. AfriKin in addition to being the name of a cohesive, contemporary and diverse cultural identity, is also the name of the platform that has been created to d
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Location: 6815 Biscayne Blvd 103 365, Miami, FL 33138, USA
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Get To Know About Alfonso Brooks

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 Alfonso Brooks is a contemporary African and social entrepreneur oriented in the business of culture, promoting a positive image of Africa and people of African origin. He operates from a space beyond the mind. Information is something accessible, how we frame and apply that information grants efficacy. He seeks longevity in relationships and acknowledge all their greatness in their contributions to the world. He works on himself daily and aware of his thoughts and actions. He is dedicated to the truth, a practitioner of gratitude and grace in all ways. Here is why... Alfonso Brooks is a survivor and descendant of enslaved Africans, motivated to use my voice in the definition of a transnational framework to engage as a contributor and facilitator of social transformation. His work extends across both class and ethnic lines, providing the world with a vision of how much better it could be. To get there, however, we must acknowledge implicit bias, and supersede these obstacles, so that
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Location: 6815 Biscayne Blvd 103 365, Miami, FL 33138, USA
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