Collaborations

The Black Cultural Center thrives on meaningful partnerships that honor the rich histories, creative expressions, and lived experiences of the Black diaspora. By bridging inquiry, culture, art, and engagement, we create dynamic opportunities for shared learning and growth. We invite both campus and community organizations to build intentional, transformative collaborations with us.

We actively partner with UIC academic departments, student organizations, and various UI System partners to enrich campus life and deepen scholarly dialogue.

Ready to partner on campus? Reach out to us at blacc@uic.edu to start the conversation. 

To maintain the focus of our organizational mission, the Black Cultural Center is especially invested in translating academic research and first-voice experiences of the diaspora into creative, informative, engaging and accessible formats.  These include: Story collecting and story sharing activities, intercultural and civic dialogues, workshops, seminars, performances, and lecture-demonstrations. We aim to build meaningful, reciprocal partnerships with local organizations, artists, and leaders.

Interested in partnering with the Black Cultural Center to engage our broader community? Email us at blacc@uic.edu to connect.

Over the years, the UIC Black Cultural Center has sustained impactful community partnerships across Chicago. Click the link below to see some of the ways that BCC has partnered with local organizations.

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