ASCAC provides a body of knowledge that continuously contributes to the rescue,  reconstruction, and restoration of African history and culture. Our purpose is to promote the study of African civilizations for the development of an African world view. Our aim is to build African centered study groups and strengthen existing institutions. Our goal is to provide excellence in all dimensions of our association. Our strategy is to use our accumulated knowledge for the liberation of African people wherever they may be. Our commitment is to the truth. Our achievements and accomplishments will provide the resources necessary for ASCAC to grow and be recognized as a world class African organization.

We, the men and women of ASCAC are guided by the following virtues. These virtues describe our organization as we want it to be. We want every decision and action in our association to demonstrate these values. We believe that putting  our values into practice creates long-term benefits for ourselves, our children and for generations yet to come.