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Welcome to the African American Cultural Center
The African American Cultural Center is a student success unit housed under the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA). The AACC is open to and serves all identities. We provide activities and programs that enhance academic excellence for the campus and surrounding communities.
Have you registered for Harambee?? 👀👀
Don’t miss out on this limited edition waterbottle and jersey celebrating the 55th year anniversary of the AACC! Supplies are limited, ensure your registration using the link in our bio!
📅 September 25th, 2026
⏰2 - 5 PM
📍Harris Field
#happy55th 🎂🎉
Sep 2
🎙️ Listen to Kelly, a former EQUIP cohort member, share her experience!
Are you a freshman or new transfer student interested in EQUIP? Come see what it’s all about at our Interest Meeting
📅 September 3
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 AACC
Come with questions, bring a friend, and find out if EQUIP is for you.
Be there or be square! 👀
Sep 1
Good Vibes. Fresh Fades. Great Memories. 💈✂️
Thank you all for coming out last Friday! Your attendance and conversation was greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.
Stay up to date with Eta Omicron and the AACC for future programming!
We’d like to provide special thanks to @gfadez3_, @icecutz, and @ for joining us for the discussion and the cuts!!
See you again soon!!
Sep 1
This is your last chance to register as a vendor for Harambee 2026! Vendor spaces are filling quickly, and this is your final opportunity to reserve a table.
join us for Harambee! 2026, as we celebrate a truly historic milestone—the 55th Anniversary of the African American Cultural Center at NC State.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Location: Harris Field (2810 Cates Ave.)
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
One of our biggest and most memorable celebrations yet. By tabling at the event, your unit will have the opportunity to connect directly with students, share valuable resources, and demonstrate your commitment to fostering a vibrant and supportive campus community.
Register today by completing the vendor registration form:
go.ncsu.edu/harambee2026
Aug 31
Come check out our newest exhibit in the AACC Gallery! 🧑🏾🎨👩🏽🎨
Explore Lamar Whidbee & Chris Facey alongside K’Mya August 17th through September 25th in Witherspoon 218.
Be sure to mark your calendar for our Artist talk and learn more face-to-face with the creator! 🎨
🗓️September 2nd, 2026
⏰6:30 P.M
📍Witherspoon 218
Aug 25
Build your own charcuterie plate and get to know CeErra, your embedded clinician at the AACC! Come find out who she is, how to reach her, and how she can support you this year.
📅 Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 at 4pm
📍 AACC Gallery
RSVP link in bio, or head to https://go.ncsu.edu/comechillwcee
Aug 19
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EQUIP supports first-year students at NC State in cultivating self-awareness, community and resilience through AACC signature events, embedded counseling, wellness activities and proactive campus resource engagement.
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Students will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Andaiye Qaasim through conversations and activities focused on leadership, self-awareness, navigating college, and building meaningful connections.
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CeErra Davis, AACC’s Embedded Counselor, will be involved throughout the EQUIP experience, providing first-year-focused support and a space for students to talk through the academic, social, and personal parts of adjusting to college, while also helping students connect with campus resources.
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Registration is required. Contact Andaiye Qaasim, assistant director of the AACC, at [email protected] if you have questions.
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Apply via link in bio.
Aug 17
Curious about “silent” book clubs? 📚👀
Then join the AACC Library’s Readers Lounge!
We’ll do monthly sessions filled with reading, community book recommendations, cozy reading amenities, and AACC Library Swag! ☕️📚✨
You can bring your own book or check out one of the libraries.
The first 10 people to register will receive a free book of their choice at the first session!🎁
#AACCLibrary
Aug 13
Throughout the month of July, The AACC Library displayed a selection of our books about disability in celebration of Disability Pride Month!
Besides books and staff training, we also have amenities to help make the library accessible to everyone! From a height adjustable table, fidget toys, technology, snacks, and more we’re continually updating how we serve everyone in the NC State University community! 📚✨
Aug 7
The AACC Library is hiring an Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) for the Fall 2026 semester! 📚📝✨
Apply to assist the AACC Library Graduate Research Assistant’s research of the library’s African artifacts collection, which contains statues, masks, instruments, art, and figurines. Tasks will include conducting qualitative research to support creation of public facing descriptions for these cultural artifacts and supporting the inventorying of the artifacts. The URA will expand their research skills, gain hands-on experience working in a library and archival setting, and knowledge of the processes of creating archival records. 🌍📚 15$ per hr 6-8hrs per week. Apply on epack by August 18th for priority consideration!
Please note: this opportunity is available only to students with Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility. Check with your financial aid office if you’re unsure of your status.✅
Jul 28
The AACC Library feartured LGBTQ Pride themed book display throughout the month of June. Although pride month has come to an end, you can always find our shelves full of books celebrating a multitude of sexualities, gender identities and ways of being in the AACC Library!🌈📚✨
Keep an eye out for the AACC library’s continued collaboration with the Pride Center for our updated Rainbow Reading and Research Series! 🌈📝✨
#AACCLibrary
Jul 3
Harambee! just got BIGGER! Calling all student business-owners! Share your business this year at Harambee! Link in Bio.
Jul 1
