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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.

AND THE SWAG!!!! All So close but so far 😔❤️

Next week Harambee is in full effect! 
Join us for our annual block party! Recognizing local and student vendors and one of the most memorable celebrations yet.🎊🙌🏾

 Come connect, dance, and live it up!

📍Harris Field, Witherspoon
📅 Friday, September 25th
⏰ 2 to 5 PM

 See you soon!
A conversation about the power of music in our culture and daily lives Hosted by Caiden Smallwood!

Come with open minds and open ears🎧
(And your favorite playlist 🎶🎶)

📍 AACC Living Room, Witherspoon
📅 Friday, September 18th 
⏰ 3 to 4 PM
Looking for a chill spot to watch an absolute classic, meet new people, and share your hot takes? AACC is hosting a movie night and you’re invited! Bring yourself, your friends, and your favorite snacks. Come enjoy a great movie, make authentic connections, and be surrounded with good energy! 🎬🍿🎞️

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 
5 pm - 7 pm 

Register Today! 🎉🎬
Our first Readers Lounge of the semester is THIS Wednesday, September 16th from 4-6pm!📚

Join us in the AACC Library, bring a book or check one out, and enjoy a space to silently read your book with a community of others. 

There will be raffles, snacks, bookmark making, along with an array of other goodies and surprises📖

🔗Register at the link in our bio!

#aacclibrary
What’re we bringing to the table next? A dive into the realities of hustle culture. 

Let’s talk about it tomorrow Friday, September 11th from 3-4pm in the AACC Living Room.

See you there! 

#whatsonthetable #aacc
It was wonderful hearing from Lamar Whidbee & Chris Facey as they discussed their creative processes and work currently being displayed in the AACC Gallery! 

If you missed it you haven’t missed anything yet… come visit the gallery before Sept. 25th to experience their work🖼️
Got any hot takes from Love Island? Join us for What’s on The Table this Friday🏝️💕

3-4pm in the AACC living room
🎙️ 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! 👀
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!!
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