Amassi Center

read moreAlso, we provide free math and English literacy tutoring, counseling, peer empowerment groups, substance abuse prevention education, fitness, networking opportunities, and good food. Since 1989, AmASSI has transformed the lives of over 200,000 people of African descent, with projects in Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, Oakland/Bay area, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and the Hilbrow District of Johannesburg in Azania (or South Africa). AmASSI has been recognized as a model for health improvement strategies, identified by the United States Conference of Mayors Best Practices Center as a Best Practices organization, the American Journal of Public Health, POZ Magazine, AIDS Action, and the California Wellness Foundation.

read moreBased on our core objectives, we are known as the AmASSI Center for Black Wellness and Culture. Founded in 1989 by behavioral and cultural analyst and social architect Dr. Cleo Manago, AmASSI has grown into one of the more popular organizations and archetypes in the country. Our primary point of concentration is on ending health disparities, life-span interruption, self-image, and inter-group conflict among diverse people of African descent. Uniquely, AmASSI combines skills- building and educational programs regarding the primary and secondary prevention of communicable disease, substance misuse and various health threats.