• 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 โ€” designed to uplift and inspire Black, African, and Caribbean students through programs, leadership, and community.

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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 studentsโ€™ academic success, cultural expression, and community empowerment. Since then, the AACC has remained a cornerstone of inclusion, leadership, and education โ€” uplifting generations of students through cultural events, activism, mentorship, and celebration.

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

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SAVE THE DATES! Come join the AACC family at our major programs for the 2026-2027 school year. ๐ŸคŽ Connect with your community through amazing food, rich history, and meaningful cultural exploration. We canโ€™t wait to see you. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

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๐ŸŽ’TODAY at the AACC! ๐Ÿ“šDrop by anytime from 2:00 PMโ€“5:00 PM to decorate and upgrade your back-to-school gear! ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐ŸŽจโœ‚๏ธ Donโ€™t miss out, supplies are first come first serve. See you soon!

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Just our director doing what she does best ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐ŸคŽโœจ Never a dull moment in the AACC๐Ÿ˜ญ  #uconn #uconnaacc #spirit

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Your favorite spot on campus is open ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“African American Cultural Center Hours
Monโ€“Thurs: 10 AMโ€“9 PM
Friday: 10 AMโ€“5 PM
Come study, attend events,or just hang out โœจ  See you at the Center ;)

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Kickoff Cookout TODAY! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”ฅ
๐Ÿ“ SU Lawn | โฐ 3โ€“6 PM

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Itโ€™s that time of the year! ๐Ÿ“ The AACC Community Cookout Kickoff is officially HERE! โ€ผ๏ธโœจ THE DETAILS:
 ๐Ÿ“… When: Sunday, Aug 30th | 3:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM
 ๐Ÿ“ Where: Student Union Terrace
 ๐ŸŽง Sounds By: DJ MoreLife
 ๐Ÿค Co-sponsored by: BSOUL, SCHOLARS, & NPHC
Food, games, music, and nothing but good energy. Bring a friend, tell a friend, and letโ€™s set the tone for the semester! ALL Huskies are welcome! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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Welcome back, Huskies! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค Start the semester by getting connected, and discovering ways to get involved on campus! Join us for the AACC Student Organization Involvement Fair and meet our amazing organizations๐Ÿ˜Š

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