Mission: 
Jah Kente International, Inc. (JKI) is a Multidisciplinary Arts and Humanities organization offering research-based Performing, Visual (including Textiles, Fashion and Photography), Communication Media Arts; Ethnohistory (including indigenous knowledge, ethnomusicology, ethic languages, gastronomy); Mentorship; Civic Arts; International Exchange; and Arts Diplomacy programs.

Process Objective:
Through the arts and humanities, JKI improves the quality of life in the community with the discovery, creation, and dissemination of knowledge of human experience, thought-provoking nature of the arts and expressions that cultivate intellectual breadth, ethical reasoning, sustainable development, the preservation of African arts and culture and its contributions to world civilization, and curriculum development. 

Further, JKI prepares youths for the local, national and international workforce through comprehensive work readiness. Toward these ends, we enable the holistic development of adaptable leaders who address the complexities of human experience both locally and globally.

Vision:
JKI is an ardent advocate of the arts not only for its obvious beauty and aesthetic appeal, but also as an economic engine through the creative industry, a contributor to research and discourse within the humanities on issues of local and global significance, and as a catalyst for multicultural understanding, diplomacy, and collaboration.

In exploring every aspect of human development, from literature, philosophy, sciences, and religion, languages, architecture, law, business, to public service, a foundation in arts and humanities gives you the insight and critical thinking skills to live an examined life, to express yourself with self-dignity, and to appreciate your role in, and relationship with, your local community and wider world.

Indeed, Arts, Culture, and Heritage influence the economy, inform our politics, and shape our social preferences. It is inconceivable to pursue sustainable development without the intersection of the attributes.

Participants are encouraged to use exposure to knowledge to integrate new experiences in addressing our complex and common challenges. By appreciating humanity in its diversity while respecting legitimate boundaries, JKI commits to strengthen inter-community relations in our increasingly pluralistic city, the nation, and world. This does not mean people are expected to adopt points of views or adapt to the orientations of different cultures because they are exposed to them. The goal is to interface intelligently and humanely. The intended result is a welcome manifestation of tolerant respect within a framework of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access - IDEA.​

LET US CARE ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT 

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