Welcome to the AACC!

H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center

The H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center (AACC) at the University of Connecticut, established in 1968, is dedicated to supporting African American students, faculty, and staff. Our mission is to promote cultural preservation, quality leadership, and academic excellence. We achieve this through a variety of programs and activities that foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of the rich heritage and cultures of African Americans and the African Diaspora.

 

Program Spotlight

Join us for the Experiential Global Learning: Summer in Ghana Student Panel on November 21st, 7-8 PM in the AACC Community Room. Hear firsthand stories about exploring Ghana’s Fintech, Supply Chain, culture, and history. 🇬🇭

🎉 Ghanaian food will be provided!

📲 Link in bio to register and save your spot!”
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Join us on November 21 6pm in Homer Babbidge Library, Rm 2119A for a Town Hall on Linguistic Racism. This Town Hall is hosted in collaboration with @uconnwritingcenterstorrs. An anonymous "ballot box" is being circulated between the AACC and Library, with an opportunity to submit to the "ballot box" TODAY during tabling at the library. For accessibility, a digital version of the "ballot box" is also available. For questions, contact @elexified ...

What now? Join the AACC & our community to reflect, reset, & BREATHE as we process the results of the 2024 Presidential Election together.

TONIGHT @ 7pm in the AACC Community Room
There will be food provided.
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Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd, will be holding an insightful conversation November 19th. Please be sure to attend and spread the word! ...

Yesterday evening was unforgettable. We came together to cook and share Sudanese dishes while listening to music. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the richness of Sudanese cultures, while also reflecting on the heartbreaking realities of the ongoing genocide and its connection to global struggles for justice. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, with special appreciation for the ASA leaders who co-organized the event and made it such a success. We are also incredibly grateful to the volunteers who dedicated their time to help with cooking and serving the food. We look forward to the days when we can celebrate peace and justice in Sudan. ...

Are you a Black student at UConn? Do you speak a unique dialect within the African diaspora? Are you multilingual? If "yes" to any of these questions, come join us on Thursday, November 7 at the UConn Writing Center. We will write about ways to foster linguistic justice, and the audibility of languages other than English, in spaces at UConn. For any questions, contact @elexified on IG. ...

Join us for Tastes of Sudan, a collaboration between the AACC and the ASA! Experience Sudanese culture through cooking, music, and delicious food. Want to learn how to cook traditional dishes or just enjoy the flavors? We’d love to have you! Cooking begins at 4 PM on Monday in the AACC kitchen, followed by a food tasting and meal sharing at 7 PM in the community room. ...

Join us on Sunday the 27th for our Crown Day Celebration! 👑Get your hair done for free if you attended the panel! We cannot wait to see y`all for one of our biggest events of the year☺️ ...

Generations connect will be a networking event with alumni to share experiences and connect with the AACC community. Come October 28th in the UCONN Alumni Center to build lasting connections and get a chance to win a 100$ visa gift card! ...

Join us for the Generations Connect Alumni-Students Mixer next Monday at 6 PM! 🎉 Network with fellow UConn Alumni and students, share experiences, and build lasting connections. Plus, don’t miss out on exciting door prizes! 🏆 ...

Its that time of the year! 🎃 Join us on Tuesday in the AACC for a movie night at 7:00. Snacks will be provided! ...

In collaboration with the AACC, the Center for Career Readiness & Life Skills will be hosting drop-in office hours in the AACC, Monday October 14 from 12-2pm. Join GA Feme for resume critiques, interview, and LinkedIn tips! Can’t make this week, not to worry - the next sessions will be held on 10/28, 11/11, & 12/2! ...

Come to the AACC on November 1st to hear and/or participate in a conversation to discuss self and community care with other women of color. 🤍🤍 ...

This evening, we had a fantastic time as grad students shared their insights and advice with fellow students, both graduate and undergraduate. The panel moderators and audience posed thoughtful questions. We explored the nature of philosophy and its relevance to our lives, discussing favorite movies and TV shows with philosophical themes. We emphasized the importance of revolutionary thought and imagination, good humor, contemplating life, and building a sense of community over delicious pizza. Stay tuned for more upcoming events! ...

Make sure to attend this collaborative event in light of the upcoming presidential election presented by @naacpuconn and @uconnafricana . After the debate there will be a bashhh where music will be provided by @djmorelifee ...

Join us tomorrow for snacks, creative writing, and community!! Session is led by @elexified ...

Join us for an insightful evening panel on philosophy and culture next Wednesday. Mark your calendars, and please come hungry — we will have plenty to eat and drink! ...

Join us on Thursday, October 3 for snacks, community, and institutional critique. We will meet in the AACC Community Room from 1-3pm to discuss access to cultural resources at UConn as Black students. We will brainstorm ways to better access cultural resources as Black students as we question "how can writing incorporate all of my identities?" Together, we will strategize anti-racist writing initiatives and opportunities for collaboration between the AACC and the UConn Storrs Writing Center. This forum is led by Alexis Greene, a current graduate assistant at the AACC and Practicum graduate intern for the UConn Storrs Writing Center. For any questions or concerns, DM @elexified and/or email alexis.greene@uconn.edu. We hope to see you there! We will host a subsequent event to follow this forum at the UConn Storrs Writing Center on Thursday, October 10 from 6-8pm. Stay tuned and turn on your post notifications for @uconn.aacc so you don`t miss any future posts! ...

Join us this Monday for an information session on career resources available at UConn. We will discuss valuable tools and services that can help you navigate your career path. Whether you are interested in internships or full-time positions, this event will be a great chance to think about how to get started. ...