Not just a month.
Black August = resistance, remembrance, and real talk.
Started in the 70s by freedom fighters behind bars.
Still relevant to our struggles today
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🖤 Keep the movement alive
Shirley Chisholm wasn’t just the first — she was fearless.
From Congress to the presidential campaign trail, she spoke truth, challenged norms, and demanded space for voices long ignored.
Her message still echoes today:
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”
Take a moment today to honor those who cleared the path — and remind yourself to keep walking it.
#BlackHeritageDay #ShirleyChisholm #UnboughtAndUnbossed #BlackExcellence #Trailblazer #RepresentationMatters #HistoryIsNow
With over 70 years of lived experience and decades in the classroom, Professor Noel Cazenave shares a powerful personal journey in his upcoming memoir, Cazenave Eyes: Memories of Racism and Racism Studies.
Through stories of scholarship, resilience, and reflection, he invites us to see the world through his lens—and to think deeply about race, justice, and the role of education in shaping change.
🖤 A must-read from one of UConn’s boldest voices.
Huge congratulations to our very own I’jaaz Muhammad, a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering, for his role in a $2.3M NIH-funded project developing an injectable gel that could heal joints and treat osteoarthritis, without surgery! 🧠💉🦵
Read more about his innovative work here: https://today.uconn.edu/2025/06/nguyens-injectable-piezoelectric-gel-could-treat-osteoarthritis-without-surgery/#
You can also find it in our Linktree!
Attention all incoming first-year or transfer students! Are you loooking to find community, guidance, and support as you transition to UConn? Join the B.L.A.C.C. Mentorship Program! 🌿
You’ll be paired with a dedicated upperclassman mentor to help you connect, grow, and thrive.
To learn more and apply to be a mentee, scan the QR code!
#UConnAACC #BLACCmentorship #BlackExcellence
Calling all rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors!
The AACC’s B.L.A.C.C. Peer Mentorship Program is looking for mentors to help support and uplift incoming 1st-Year students at UConn. All are welcome!
If you’re passionate about leadership and building community — this is for you!
Scan the QR code to apply today. 🖤
#UConnAACC #BLACCmentorship #BlackLeadership
Agoo! 🇬🇭👋 UConn students showed up and showed out in ghana this summer from dancing in Accra to walking the halls of history at Cape Coast!
Ready to make ghana your classroom next summer Tap in!: https://app.studyabroad.uconn.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11144
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black excellence. On this day, we honor the end of slavery in the United States and recognize the ongoing fight for justice and equity. It’s a time to reflect, uplift Black voices, and celebrate the strength and culture that continue to shape this nation.
Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ persons find themselves always standing in front of the struggle for justice, the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality. Hence, in this era of burgeoning anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and socio-economic inequalities, their leadership remains preeminent. They have contested exclusionary measures, shaped movements, and have created spaces that now offer recognition to the most marginalized. The cultural influence of Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ persons is immeasurable, defining music, fashion, language, and art; which are at the core of mainstream life. Even when erased from history, they have always known themselves, and their presence is sewn into the fabric of society. Through resilience and creativity, they continue to shatter the glass ceiling, insist on equity, and envision a just future for all.
Happy Pride Month to everyone.
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Stop by the Center for a finals week pick me up ! Swipe for more info. Good luck with finals everyone!!
Join us as we explore the deep roots and beauty of hair braiding in the Black Diaspora. Featuring a special presentation on the history of braids, snacks, and good conversation.
Thursday, April 24th at 4PM | AACC Community Room
Celebrate Earth Day with us — and take home a piece of it too!
We’re giving away FREE mint plants this Tuesday, April 22 from 1–5PM in the AACC!
How it works:
1. Scan the QR code & follow us on Instagram
2. Learn about mint’s healing power + its legacy in Black communities
3. Get your plant & a special card with an affirmation, care tips, and historical info
Let’s grow together — see you there!
Join us!
Want to get involved? The vision is now live on our website!
DONATE BLOOD & SAVE LIVES!
Join the AACC and donate blood!
Dates: April 7–9
Time: 11 AM – 4:45 PM
Location: Alumni Great Hall
Requirements:
• Must be 16+
• Weigh at least 100 lbs
‼️Sign up using BOTH the Donor Sign-Up Form and the American Red Cross Website — links are in our bio!‼️
Interested in becoming apart of our team? Applications now open on JobX!
Think you know your history? 🧐 Join us for a fun and competitive night celebrating the powerful contributions of Black women throughout history!
📍 AACC Community Room
📅 March 31 | ⏰ 6:00-7:00 PM
Come learn about what pelvic floor therapy is, why it matters, and how it might help you — with expert Alyssa Itzkowitz, PT, DPT, PCES, PRPC!
📍Wednesday March 26th
📍AACC Community Room, Student Union
Food will be provided
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us! Come make jewelry holders, sip on mocktails, and enjoy One of Them Days in great company.🩷
AACC Community Room
March 25 |
6:00-7:00 PM