Atlanta, GA - The Malcolm X Center for Self-Determination sponsors programs, the majority of which are youth-focused, designed to empower Black communities through self-help and self-development. These programs work to prevent drug addiction, combat crime, reduce interracial violence, train youth in communication skills, business skills, and discipline. The Malcolm X Center also offer crucial programs, such as the New Afrikan Scouts, Afrikan Institute of Martial Arts, drug counseling and education, family planning and parenting workshops for teens. CAD also sponsors annual Malcolm X Banquet, Malcolm X Festival , Folade Na Weusi Drum and Dance Ensemble and Kwanzaa Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) events.
Birmingham, AL - The Malcolm X Center for Self-Determination provides camping for special needs children at no charge to the parent or guardian. The camp includes sports activities, arts, crafts, drama, music and educational activities to promote social and educational development in youth.
Detroit, MI - The Heritage Summer Camp provides camping for special needs children at no charge to the parent or guardian. The camp includes sports activities, arts, crafts, drama, music and educational activities to promote social and educational development in youth.
Jackson, MS - Provides relief to the resident Hurricane Katrina victims, child investigative and search services for missing children, relief to special needs children in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the continued complete support of the Jackson Panthers, a youth sports organization providing all equipment and uniforms for various sports teams.
Camp Pumziko "We Come In Peace, Ready to Defend!" The name of our camp is taken from a Kiswahili term, which means "at ease or at peace." Our slogan embraces the concept of peace and preparedness. Our defense comes in instilling a sense of pride in our Afrikan heritage as well as discipline and responsibility to make the communities we live in safe and viable. Camp Pumziko is a project of CAD.
Through all of these and other programs, CAD promotes cultural awareness, positive self-esteem and leadership development.