MoCADA Museum

Exploring the arts, education, and social justice through the lens of Africa & the Diaspora.
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The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) is committed to creating a greater awareness and appreciation of the relevance of the African Diaspora as it relates to contemporary urban issues through innovative exhibitions, public programs and educational interactive tours.

06/17/2026

Let today's games begin! Watching live from MoCADA. ⚽

06/15/2026

Rest in Power, Danny Simmons. Brooklyn lost a real one, a powerhouse in arts and culture. He will be greatly missed. May his soul soar as an ancestor. 🕊️❤️🖤💚

06/14/2026

We did it! 🧡💙🗽🥾

06/12/2026

📣 MoCADA is your official World Cup 2026 Brooklyn hub. Join us June 11- July 19, 2026 in celebrating the various players and teams representing the African diaspora. We promise to deliver an unforgettable, multi-sensory experience, including: cafe watch parties, an art exhibition, performances, and more.

💥 This Saturday, June 13 from 5pm - midnight we're gearing up for a triple header with co-hosts Capicu (Capicu! NYC 🦂) and NuevaYorkinos (Nuevayorkinos®) . They're bringing the spirit of “old Nuevo Yol!” to MoCADA cafe through a celebration of Nuyorican, Afro Caribbean and Latin American heritage, including dominoes,

But wait there's even more. Not only are we screening the Brazil vs Morocco and the Haiti vs Scotland World cup games, we're also screening Game 5: Knicks vs Spurs. Whew!

We couldn't miss the biggest moment in NYC sports right now.This is about to be crazy!

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06/06/2026

If you're out in these Brooklyn streets today, stop by the MoCADA Ubuntu Botanical garden to see our new 30ft+ mural by Haitian-American artist Francks F. Deceus (). 🇭🇹

Entitled, "Carib-Import #1," the piece pays homage to the immigrant experience in America. Deceus' work is a timely representation of Black bodies in transit, at a time when xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiments are on the rise. By centering this mural, MoCADA aims to open dialogue about immigration, uplift the contributions of Black immigrants to society, while provoking community action that supports rather than disrupts their pathway to citizenship.

The mural is located at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Fulton Street, at the corner of Fort Greene Place in Fort Greene Brooklyn. Tag us when you see it!

Need more info? Check the link in our bio.

05/29/2026

Are ya'll ready for a day of beauty rooted in West African traditions?

Africa day 2026 may be over, but we celebrate Africa every day! Join us for Beauty Café's Gele workshop, this Sunday from 2-6pm.

In partnership with Den Muso, we will uplift the matriarchs through traditional adornment, nostalgic sounds, and the warm aromas of the continent. Experience a live Nigerian gele-tying demo, get adorned with henna, and capture the moment with a professional photographer. (Custom gele tying is also available with an expert artist for a fee.)

WHAT: West African Beauty Café x Gele Workshop
WHEN: Sunday, May 31 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
WHERE: MoCADA Culture Lab II, 10 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, 11217

RSVP: https://linkin.bio/mocada_museum

05/23/2026

📣 The rain has never stopped us from coming together for DanceAfrica.

Though we're not back in the garden today for our annual high-energy dance party, we are indoors in the cafe!.

Algo.Riddim soundsystem, led by DJ’s Epic B (), Uproot Andy (), and special guest Run P. (), will be playing West Indian, African, and Afro-latin sounds.

This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is necessary. But come ready to dance!

WHAT: Algo.Riddim Dance Party: DanceAfrica 2026 Edition
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 23 @ 2:00PM – 7:00PM
LOCATION: MoCADA Culture Lab II Cafe at 10 Lafayette Ave, 2nd floor, Brooklyn, 11217

See you soon

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This event, which is made possible thanks to the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Coalition for Theaters of Color, is free and open to the public.

05/10/2026

💐❤️🖤💚 Happy Mother's Day to MoCADA founder Laurie Cumbo ()!

To celebrate, we're joining her as she moderates a meaningful conversation with the Director of Cultural Affairs for the San Francisco Arts Commission, Ralph Re*****on (), about his new book, Penetrating Whiteness.

At a time when America faces escalating racial tensions, the re-emergence of white nationalist movements, and growing threats to democracy, Ralph Re*****on's Penetrating Whiteness is an urgently needed clarion call. His essays, which are a powerful and timely collection of piercing insights into the realities of racism, sexism, and homophobia in our country, boldly confront the uncomfortable truths about the persisting toxicity of white supremacy and systemic discrimination.

Join the conversation. Pull up!

What: Ralph Re*****on & Laurie Cumbo in Conversation
When: Monday, May 11 2026 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Brooklyn Public Library for Arts & Culture, 10 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 11217

RSVP: https://linkin.bio/mocada_museum
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10 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11217

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+17182300492

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