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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.

Harambee in T-Minus 3!! ‼️⏰

Make sure that you’re there to receive some limited edition swag and explore the many local AND student vendors who will be in attendance! 

See you there 

📍Harris Field, Witherspoon
📅 Friday, September 25th 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

#harambeecountdown2026
Station AACC wants to thank those who came put Friday evening to listen to the one and only Caiden’s “Whats in The Table” 

Where we discussed some of our favorite songs, throwbacks, and bonded over a shared love of music

Join us again this Friday for another one of the AACC best hits, Harambee!!
See this weekly group hosted by the NC State Counseling Center in our space! 

Wednesday wellness! We’re here for you! 👑

Join us for "The Shop" @ the AACC Wednesdays 3p-4:30p where we discuss culture, current events, career goals and overall well-being. 
 All are welcome as we build up one another to take on this busy world 🌎

📍AACC
⏰ 3 - 4:30 PM
📅 Every Wednesday beginning September 23rd
The clock is ticking⏰… let the countdown to Harambee begin! 

Registration has officially closed, but don’t worry! We will have a limited number of meal tickets available the day of the event, so be sure to arrive early if you didn’t register.

🕐 2-5pm
🗓️ This Friday, September 25th
📍Harris Fields, in front of Witherspoon Student Center
Let me get ALL of that! Thank ya😛

All the merch for Harambee 2026 is here and ready for you to wear! The first few to arrive will receive a limited edition 55th anniversary jersey!

Have no fear! we still have our varsity Sankofa shirt or water bottles for all 🙌🏾❤️ 

Make sure you make it out!

📍Harris Field, Witherspoon 
📅 September 25th, 2026
⏰ 2 pm to 5:30 pm
Come Chill with Cee: Rooted & Regulated 🪴 (Terrarium Building) Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 | 4:00 PM | AACC Gallery

We still have a few open spots available, and they're being filled on a first-come, first-served basis! 

To claim a spot, make sure to follow these two steps:

RSVP at go.ncsu.edu/comechillwcee

Reply "YES" to CeErra's confirmation email by Thursday, September 24th

If you RSVP but don't reply to the confirmation email by September 24th, your spot will be given to the next person on the list.
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