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.
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”
“Reserving the AACC for our club events made a huge difference for us...”
“The AACC has always been my spot for when I need to study, talk, eat, anything...”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Take a break and unwind with us 💆🏽♀️✨
Join the African American Cultural Center for a peaceful evening to relax and recharge your energy.
Aromatherapy • Guided breathing • Coloring & DIY stress balls 🕯️
📅 November 5th | ⏰ 4–6 PM
Take a break and unwind with us 💆🏽♀️✨
Join the African American Cultural Center for a peaceful evening to relax and recharge your energy.
Aromatherapy • Guided breathing • Coloring & DIY stress balls 🕯️
📅 November 5th | ⏰ 4–6 PM
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Pumpkins, pajamas, and pizza — the perfect combo 🎃🍕✨
Join us for Pumpkins & Pajamas on October 30th, 5–7 PM in the AACC Community Room! Ft. Disney’s Twitches 👯♀️💜
Pumpkins, pajamas, and pizza — the perfect combo 🎃🍕✨
Join us for Pumpkins & Pajamas on October 30th, 5–7 PM in the AACC Community Room! Ft. Disney’s Twitches 👯♀️💜
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Join us in connecting with UConn alumni who are breaking barriers, leading change, and giving back to undergraduates by sharing their journeys to success.
Hear from inspiring Huskies who are paving the way for the next generation💙🐾
📍 AACC Community Room 407
🗓️ Oct 28 | Nov 6 | Nov 10
Join us in connecting with UConn alumni who are breaking barriers, leading change, and giving back to undergraduates by sharing their journeys to success.
Hear from inspiring Huskies who are paving the way for the next generation💙🐾
📍 AACC Community Room 407
🗓️ Oct 28 | Nov 6 | Nov 10
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🏈 AACC Co-Ed Flag Football 🏈
We’re running a 7-on-7 coed flag football game open to everyone! This event is all about fun, inclusivity, and community — no experience required.
✅ Teams of up to 15 players
✅ At least 3 players of a different gender or gender identity on the field at all times
✅ All identities & skill levels welcome
📍 Werth Field
🗓 November 8th, 2025
🕐11:00 AM
🔗 RSVP REQUIRED — scan the QR code on the flyer
Pull up with your org! Let’s make it hype. 🔥
🏈 AACC Co-Ed Flag Football 🏈
We’re running a 7-on-7 coed flag football game open to everyone! This event is all about fun, inclusivity, and community — no experience required.
✅ Teams of up to 15 players
✅ At least 3 players of a different gender or gender identity on the field at all times
✅ All identities & skill levels welcome
📍 Werth Field
🗓 November 8th, 2025
🕐11:00 AM
🔗 RSVP REQUIRED — scan the QR code on the flyer
Pull up with your org! Let’s make it hype. 🔥
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🎓✨ AACC GRAD STUDENT MIXER! ✨🎓
Calling all grad students! It’s your time to unwind, connect, and vibe!
Join us for free food, drinks, and a round of Black Jeopardy as we build community💜
📅 Oct 22 | 5 PM
📍 AACC Community Room (SU 407A)
#gradstudent #uconn #AACC #fun #uconnhuskies
🎓✨ AACC GRAD STUDENT MIXER! ✨🎓
Calling all grad students! It’s your time to unwind, connect, and vibe!
Join us for free food, drinks, and a round of Black Jeopardy as we build community💜
📅 Oct 22 | 5 PM
📍 AACC Community Room (SU 407A)
#gradstudent #uconn #AACC #fun #uconnhuskies
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Rooted in remembrance. Guided by gratitude.
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the first stewards of this land and the legacies that continue to inspire strength and unity. 🌿 Swipe to see today’s events, and celebrate with @uconn_nacp
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #UConnAACC #LandAcknowledgment #CommunityAndHeritage
Rooted in remembrance. Guided by gratitude.
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the first stewards of this land and the legacies that continue to inspire strength and unity. 🌿 Swipe to see today’s events, and celebrate with @uconn_nacp
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #UConnAACC #LandAcknowledgment #CommunityAndHeritage
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Swipe through to learn more about different Afro-Latines who have contributed to the advancement of the Black Community and Black Liberation.🧡
#AACC #LatinxHeritageMonth #AfroLatinoIdentity #CultureUnites #NoFearJustLove
Swipe through to learn more about different Afro-Latines who have contributed to the advancement of the Black Community and Black Liberation.🧡
#AACC #LatinxHeritageMonth #AfroLatinoIdentity #CultureUnites #NoFearJustLove
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✨ At UConn, the African American Cultural Center stands on the pillars of Quality Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Cultural Preservation. Together, we cultivate spaces that empower, educate, and celebrate the brilliance within our community. Here, we honor our past, uplift our present, and inspire our future. 💫
#UConnAACC #BlackExcellence #Leadership #CultureAndCommunity #blackatuconn
✨ At UConn, the African American Cultural Center stands on the pillars of Quality Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Cultural Preservation. Together, we cultivate spaces that empower, educate, and celebrate the brilliance within our community. Here, we honor our past, uplift our present, and inspire our future. 💫
#UConnAACC #BlackExcellence #Leadership #CultureAndCommunity #blackatuconn
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