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RTC (National News Coverage in CV): ACVB conducts multiple Basketball Clinics for the youth

Posted by Cabo Verde Network | Aug 9, 2017 | ACVB, Cabo Verde, Empowerment, News, Sports, USA, Videos, Youth | 0 |

National news coverage in Cabo Verde, RTC.CV Follow ACVB at CVN Sports or on...

ACVB Announces Humanitarian Mission to Cabo Verde

Posted by Cabo Verde Network | Jul 29, 2017 | ACVB, Boston, Brockton, Cabo Verde, Education, Empowerment, New Bedford, New England, News, Onset, Pawtucket, Providence, Sports, USA, Videos, Youth | 0 |

In May 2017, A.C.V.B was invited to take part in a tournament in São Vicente and São Antao, Cabo Verde. This trip included humanitarian work with the two islands to coordinate basketball clinics, provide donations, and community service work, primarily, to focus on rebuilding basketball courts and providing donations. 10 players were sent to represent AC.V.B in this humanitarian trip. The goal is for A.C.V.B to participate in these types of projects annually providing support to different islands in Cabo Verde, Portugal, Angola, etc. The hope is that this initiative will motivate other Cape Verdean basketball players and organizations...

Evandro Carvalho – Youth Basketball Tournament

Posted by Cabo Verde Network | Jul 23, 2017 | Boston, Empowerment, News, Political, Sports, USA, Videos, Youth | 0 |

Evandro Carvalho, Massachusetts State Representative, coordinated a basketball tournament at Ronan Park in Dorchester. The teams were made of community organizations and clubs from different areas. Evandro is looking to make positive impact on interactions between youths aged 11-15 in a critical time of growth in their...

ACVB: International Project 2017 – GoFundMe

Posted by Cabo Verde Network | Jul 17, 2017 | ACVB, Articles, Boston, Brockton, Cabo Verde, Empowerment, Sports, USA, World, Youth | 0 |

CLICK HERE TO DONATE Donations will contribute to basketball equipment and supplies to be donated to clubs and those in need in Cabo Verde, and also will assist with coordinating youth engagement clinics through basketball. ACVB is a community basketball league, currently based in Boston, that is in its infancy. The league actually began in 2016 holding its first tournaments and pre-season exhibition games that summer. The original idea was to unite Cape Verdean fathers/parents who currently reside here in the US and currently play basketball or were basketball players in Cabo Verde, United States (US), Angola or Portugal....

RI CapeVerdean Independence Day Festival 2017

Posted by Cabo Verde Network | Jul 9, 2017 | Cabo Verde, Empowerment, New England, Pawtucket, Providence, USA, Videos, Youth | 0 |

President of RI Cape Verdean Heritage Subcommittee, Rosy Tavares, speaks about the importance of carrying on the Cape Verdean tradition and culture. Since 1976, the Rhode Island Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival is the oldest celebration of the Cape Verdean community in the United States. It preserves the Cape Verdean culture and celebrates the Cape Verdean heritage. The festival goes from noon to dusk and features traditional music, dance and food, along with a cultural, health/wellness and educational tents. We will also have this year arts and crafts from local artists including various activities for children. Last year’s event...