Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration that focuses on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and is not a substitute for Christmas.  AACC sponsors a campus/community celebration which includes African dance, music, poetry and food. Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26-January 1st. UGA is not in session during this time so we do a Pre-Kwanzaa celebration. 

Black History Month is celebrated every February.  This month long series of events focus on the history, culture and accomplishments of African Americans.  AACC coordinates the many activities that are planned throughout campus as well as develops and distributes the annual Black History Month Calendar.

Rite of Sankofa affords the African American Cultural Center the opportunity to honor our students’ accomplishments. The program is a celebration and an African rites of passage ceremony open to all graduates of the University of Georgia. The ceremony is traditionally held at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

My Sister’s Keeper is an intimate all female weekly discussion/support group that was established to promote, maintain and advance the welfare of female graduate and undergraduate students on UGA’s campus. Topics will include issues of marginalization, gender stereotypes, healthy relationships, self-esteem, identity, spirituality, well-being, education, and other issues that impact women of color on a predominantly White campus.  This group is facilitated by Deenie Tarver, PhD & Joy Harden PhD.  My Sister’s Keeper meets every Monday from 6pm-7:30pm in the AACC Village Library (Room 414) located on the fourth floor of Memorial Hall

Gender Mixis a male and female discussion/support group established to promote unity within interpersonal relationships.  This group is facilitated by Deenie Tarver, PhD & Joy Harden PhD.  A variety of male professional staff and community members are also be present to assist in facilitating these lively and thought-provoking discussions.  This group meets the last Monday of the month from 6pm-7:30pm in the AACC Village Library (Room 414) located on the fourth floor of Memorial Hall.

APERO Brown Bag Discussion Series is a collaborative effort between African Studies Institute, the Institute for African American and the African American Cultural Center.  Each week faculty facilitate workshops focused on their current research or trends in education.