Puerto Rico's Afro Casa Silvana Museum Nominated for International Anti-Racist Award

The Afro Casa Silvana Museum (MACAS) in Humacao has been selected as the only museum from Puerto Rico, Latin America, and the Caribbean approved in the first phase of Brazil's prestigious 'Muriquinho Seal and Trophy' international award for anti-racist museums. The museum advances to the next round competing against 74 other Brazilian institutions, representing a significant recognition of its cultural and educational mission. This honor highlights Puerto Rico's commitment to preserving Afro-Puerto Rican heritage and promoting social equity through cultural institutions. The recognition underscores the importance of museums in addressing systemic racism and fostering community health through cultural preservation and education.