• Welcome to your home away from home.

    Be part of the AACC to feel connected at UConn. The AACC is a space for belonging, cultural expression, support, and empowerment — designed to uplift and inspire Black, African, and Caribbean students through programs, leadership, and community.

    Feel connected. Feel at home. Feel AACC.

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About the African American Cultural Center

The African American Cultural Center (AACC) at UConn provides a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes academic excellence, social consciousness, and cultural identity for students of African descent. Founded in 1968 as a response to student activism, the center has played a vital role in the university's diversity and equity efforts. AACC serves as a hub for leadership development, community engagement, and intellectual exploration — offering programming, resources, and events that celebrate the African diaspora and promote dialogue across cultures. At the AACC, students find community, mentorship, and a space to thrive — both personally and academically.

The AACC's History

The African American Cultural Center was founded in 1968 during a time of widespread civil unrest and calls for racial equity across U.S. college campuses. At UConn, students and allies advocated for a space that would support Black students’ academic success, cultural expression, and community empowerment. Since then, the AACC has remained a cornerstone of inclusion, leadership, and education — uplifting generations of students through cultural events, activism, mentorship, and celebration.

“The AACC...was a symbol that the Black student experience at UConn mattered and that there was a place for our community at UConn”
— Dr. G. Duncan Harris CLAS Economics '92
“Reserving the AACC for our club events made a huge difference for us...”
— Student Leader at UConn
“The AACC has always been my spot for when I need to study, talk, eat, anything...”
— Student, Class of 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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📚✨ SAVE MY GPA! ✨📚
Struggling to keep up this semester? Join us for a workshop with Josh Brown, Director of ScHOLA²RS House, as we dive into study habits, bullet point notes, reading strategies, and building strong professor relationships.

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📚✨ SAVE MY GPA! ✨📚 Struggling to keep up this semester? Join us for a workshop with Josh Brown, Director of ScHOLA²RS House, as we dive into study habits, bullet point notes, reading strategies, and building strong professor relationships.

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Join us on September 30th from 3:30–4:30 PM in the AACC Community Room to learn the art, history, and techniques of braiding. Whether you’re curious about knotless, cornrows, or just starting out—come braid, connect, and chill with us! 💜

#BraidAndChill #AACC #UConn #CulturalCenter #Braiding #CommunityVibes #learntogether

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Join us on September 30th from 3:30–4:30 PM in the AACC Community Room to learn the art, history, and techniques of braiding. Whether you’re curious about knotless, cornrows, or just starting out—come braid, connect, and chill with us! 💜 #BraidAndChill #AACC #UConn #CulturalCenter #Braiding #CommunityVibes #learntogether

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A year of connection. A year of celebration. A year of us. 🖤

Major moments are on the way—mark your calendar and join the AACC family all 2025–2026. ✨

#AACC #UConn #BlackExcellence #Community

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A year of connection. A year of celebration. A year of us. 🖤 Major moments are on the way—mark your calendar and join the AACC family all 2025–2026. ✨ #AACC #UConn #BlackExcellence #Community

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Last Monday we kicked off the B.L.A.C.C. Peer Mentorship Program with great energy and community! Grateful to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special🩷

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Last Monday we kicked off the B.L.A.C.C. Peer Mentorship Program with great energy and community! Grateful to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special🩷

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