• 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.

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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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Senior banquet

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Attention all incoming first-year, campus change, or transfer students!
Are you looking to find community, guidance, and support as you transition to UConn? Join the AACC B.L.A.C.C. Mentorship Program!

You’ll be paired with a dedicated upperclassman mentor to help you navigate, connect, grow, & thrive.
To learn more and apply to be a mentee, scan the QR code or check out our linktree in the bio!

#UConnAACC #BLACCmentorship #BlackExcellence

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Attention all incoming first-year, campus change, or transfer students! Are you looking to find community, guidance, and support as you transition to UConn? Join the AACC B.L.A.C.C. Mentorship Program! You’ll be paired with a dedicated upperclassman mentor to help you navigate, connect, grow, & thrive. To learn more and apply to be a mentee, scan the QR code or check out our linktree in the bio! #UConnAACC #BLACCmentorship #BlackExcellence

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Baby, Baby, Baby, No…to studying on an empty stomach! 🥭🫐Come sip away the stress with us in the AACC KITCHEN NOW-5pm🍹🍹🍹 #dontstress #uconnaacc #uconn

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Baby, Baby, Baby, No…to studying on an empty stomach! 🥭🫐Come sip away the stress with us in the AACC KITCHEN NOW-5pm🍹🍹🍹 #dontstress #uconnaacc #uconn

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Finals week got you feeling like a 🪫? Time to recharge! 🔌✨

The AACC is hosting Food for Thought throughout finals week to help you power through those study sessions.

🍿 What: FREE snacks & study tips
📍 Where: AACC Conference Room
#uconn #finalsweek #yougotthis

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Finals week got you feeling like a 🪫? Time to recharge! 🔌✨ The AACC is hosting Food for Thought throughout finals week to help you power through those study sessions. 🍿 What: FREE snacks & study tips 📍 Where: AACC Conference Room #uconn #finalsweek #yougotthis

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SERU & Snacks is the place to be this Thursday👀✨
Come to the AACC, grab some snacks, and enter to win a JBL speaker or $50 DoorDash gift card‼️
🗓️ April 30 l 4-8 PM
📍AACC Community Room(4th Floor Student Union)

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SERU & Snacks is the place to be this Thursday👀✨ Come to the AACC, grab some snacks, and enter to win a JBL speaker or $50 DoorDash gift card‼️ 🗓️ April 30 l 4-8 PM 📍AACC Community Room(4th Floor Student Union)

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