The STEAM engine empowering the African diaspora

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit using science, technology, entrepreneurship, arts & media, and health + wellness to drive innovation and opportunity in historically underserved communities.

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Pan African Center for Empowerment was founded to uplift people of African heritage in the U.S. and abroad.


We hack the systems that oppress our communities and building human-centered and tech-powered solutions in their place.

The PACE Ideology

Our work is anchored by 8 core tenets

Rediscover and Embrace Afrocentricity

Reclaim our Narrative by Decolonizing our Language

Define our Roles and Be Accountable for our Actions

Hold Every African Up, Equally

Hold Space Exclusively for our Community

Heal Through Conversation and Restoration

Gain Economic Independence and Self-Sustainability

Keep Our Cultural Property

Partners & Supporters Who Have Helped Advance Our Work

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