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The Black Cultural Center is a place to gather, learn, share and explore the diverse histories, cultures, and arts of people of African descent in the United States and around the world. We dedicate ourselves to building community for Black students and making our space a home away from home. We welcome everyone in the UIC community who is eager to expand their knowledge about race, culture, and social justice in the United States and throughout the African Diaspora.
Happy Black History Month!
Black History Month is the annual month long celebration of Black American life, history, and culture and was founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926. It was formerly known as Negro History Week.This year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor,” encourages us to reflect on the history, culture, and contributions of Black People’s work across time and through out the African Diaspora.
BCC Upcoming Programs Heading link
What’s Going On? – February Edition
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The BCC curates and sponsors exhibitions, performances, film screenings, open-mic poetry, lecture-demonstrations, dance, storytelling, and visual and performing arts workshops. We support student and postdoctoral research, and lend our expertise to a number of collaborative programs and initiatives with our campus and community partners. Our work is guided by four pillars: building community, exploring the diaspora, celebrating our cultures, and envisioning justice.
BCC Summer Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Monday & Friday: Staff is Available Virtually
To contact the BCC, send an email to blacc@uic.edu.