African Culture Connection (ACC)

Are you over the age of 18 years and have an interest in learning something new, or maybe connecting with your African roots? If so, we at ACC have a PROPOSAL for YOU! Come join us at our next rehearsal on Friday November 22nd @ UNO H&K Building. We'd LOVE to have YOU there and get to know more about you. We'll be waiting for you! Let's get ENGAGED! #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #Proposal #Engaged #Humour #AfricanCulture #LearnSomethingNew #CommunityConnection #CulturalRoots #JoinUs #CulturalRehearsal #UNO #EngagementOpportunity

This powerful truth is a reminder that your belief in yourself shapes your reality. If you’re struggling with low self-esteem, know that you are enough, just as you are. It starts with believing you are worthy of success and happiness. Your thoughts create your world—shift them toward confidence and possibility. If you’ve already begun chasing your dreams but feel stuck, remember: growth isn’t linear. Every step, no matter how small, is progress. Trust the process, keep pushing forward, and don’t let doubt stop you. Believe in yourself today, and watch your life transform. ✨ You have the power to make your dreams come true. Don’t give up now. #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #MakeMondaysMatter #BelieveInYourself #DreamBig #YouAreWorthy #KeepGoing #SelfLove #UnlockYourPotential #PersonalGrowth #SelfEmpowerment #MindsetMatters #PositiveThinking #YouAreEnough #DreamChaser #ConfidenceBoost #GrowthMindset #InspireChange

When you have to put in the effort to obtain or maintain something, you gain a deeper appreciation for it. You're motivated to be self-sufficient. When you've personally invested "blood, sweat and tears" into something, you recognize its importance and treat it with greater care and respect. It’s a reminder that effort and struggle can lead to greater appreciation for the rewards that come from your own labor. Here’s a break down: - "Carry your own water": This suggests doing the hard work yourself, taking responsibility, and not relying on others to provide what you need. - "Value every drop": When you put effort into something, you come to understand its worth. You become more mindful and appreciative of what you have, especially if it's something you worked hard to get. So extend gratitude today to someone who has built something through hard work and dedication. Thank them for carrying their own water, and if you have done the same, be grateful to yourself for sticking through it. #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #WisdomWednesday #AfricanProverb #AfricanWisdom #SelfSufficiency #HardWorkPaysOff #ValueYourEfforts #MindfulLiving #GratitudeAttitude #PersonalGrowth #CulturalWisdom #EffortAndReward #AfricanHeritage

When you have a strong foundation—whether that be rooted in your personal values, experiences, or knowledge—you're less likely to be shaken by difficulties or challenges (the "wind"). Just as a well-rooted tree can withstand strong gusts without being uprooted, a person who is deeply grounded in their sense of self or purpose can face adversity with resilience and confidence. This even applies in business as well. When you have proper documentation of systems and processes, as well as a proper operating, legal and financial structure, when problems arise, you're more likely to weather the storm (see wha I did there?) This is your prompt to Go back to your roots... make sure your foundation is solid. #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #WisdomWednesday #StrongFoundation #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #BusinessSuccess #StayGrounded #MindsetMatters #AdversityToAdvantage #OrganizationalHealth #CulturalRoots #Leadership

Yesterday we had the privilege of performing in front of the students and faculty of Duchesne Academy for their Culture and Diversity Fair. We will like to thank Carrie Parkhurst and the Duchesne Academy Diversity Club for inviting us to be a part of this wonderful event. Here are a couple of clips from one of our dances, Guèlèdè Mask Dance, which we will talk about on our Educational Friday post Next Friday so look our for that! Enjoy! If you or anyone you know would like ACC to come to your school or institution and do a cultural presentation, please visit our website https://lnkd.in/gE5wrj-F and fill out the contact form. Or you can call the office at 402-556-5143. #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #CulturalDance #DiversityFair #CulturalPresentation #DanceEducation #GuèlèdèMaskDance #PerformingArts #CommunityEngagement #CulturalAwareness #DuchesneAcademy #EducationThroughDance

November is Native American Heritage Month! This month, let's listen to their stories, celebrate their heritage, and support Indigenous communities. Together, we can foster understanding & unity! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth 🌍❤️

Many geological wonders exist in the beautiful continent of Mother Africa. Most know of the Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free standing mountain in the world, or Lake Victoria Africa's largest lake. But have you heard of the Eye of the Sahara? In the local dialect of Arabic, the people refer to it as "Guelb er Richât," meaning "the eye of the Richat." Located near the town of Ouadane in the Taoudeni basin of the Mauritanian Adrar plateaus it consists of a series of rings that's thought to have been formed due to the repetition of Molten rock from below the Earth's surface forcing itself into surrounding harder more resistant rock layers and slowly cooling into a crystalline structure. Thousands of years of Erosion of the structure's composition of hard and soft rock meant a difference in the rate and amount of erosion, resulting in the circular shape. The Richat structure measures 31 miles (50 km) in diameter, making it highly visible even from high above Earth and yet another marvel that exists in Mother Africa. #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #AfricanWonders #EducationalFridays #GeologicalWonders #MotherAfrica #RichatStructure #ExploreAfrica #NatureLovers #AfricanGeology #TravelAfrica #GeologyRocks

Throwing it back to our open rehearsal at the Highlander. Special thanks to for accommodating us. The weather was not cooperating that evening and she was generous enough to house our event indoors, which allowed the show to go on! We had a lot of fun showing our audience some steps to one of our popular dances Wedou Wedou. This is something that we intend on doing more often in the future. If you missed it and wanna join us at the next one, check out our website https://lnkd.in/gE5wrj-F and subscribe to our newsletter so you'll get all of the information. Also, check out the performances page for all our upcoming performances! Hope to see you guys again soon! #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #ThrowbackThursday #HighlanderEvents #OpenRehearsal #LivePerformance #ArtsAndCulture #SupportLocalArtists #IndoorEvent #PerformanceArt #CommunityEvents

Living means knowing that there are moments in our lives when everything goes exactly the way we want it to and then there are times when it just doesn't. To live means to enjoy those moments and revel in the abundance that exists which sadly, a lot of us take for granted. You know the saying "You don't miss the water 'till the well runs dry"? Here's the beauty with the desert analogy: balance. Deserts, often seen as barren or harsh, represent a space for reflection and spiritual growth. In such desolate places, one may confront their inner self, leading to deeper understanding and self-discovery. Why is this important? Personal development involves improving key aspects of the person: Mental, Emotional, Physical, Spiritual. Let us make the best of the Desert moments as we all seek to live more prosperous lives. #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #WisdomWednesdays #Abundance #PersonalDevelopment #SelfDiscovery #InnerGrowth #MentalWellness #SpiritualJourney #EmotionalIntelligence #LifeBalance #Mindfulness #ReflectiveLiving #ProsperousLiving

Here at ACC, We Make Mondays Matter! Mondays ultimately set the tone for the week and that's why we need to make sure that this day matters the most! If we give Mondays the respect it deserves, the attention and the energy it commands, the results will show. The improvement will be seen and our growth will once again push us closer to the finish line. Let's continue in our relentless pursuit of achieving our dreams! We owe it to those who've paved the way for us, to ourselves and to the generations that'll inherit it from us. Denzel Washington says it even better in this clip taken from his commencement speech he did for Dillard's University Graduating Class of 2015. #ACC #AfricanCultureConnection #MakeMondaysMatter #MondayMotivation #GrowthMindset #Inspiration #Leadership #DenzelWashington #ACCCommunity #MotivationalMonday #WeeklyGoals #PositiveMindset