NC State African American Cultural Center

Join us in celebrating National Library Week through the lens of the AACC Library! 📚 🎓April 6-10 will be a week-long celebration that centers libraries as spaces of opportunity. All events are open to everyone so spread the word and bring a friend!
Each event will have a drawing for 2 Patron prizes kits containing limited-edition AACC Library swag, a free book, library starter materials, and more!🎁💝📕

Built upon the principles of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and Sankofa (“It is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind”), the week of events will uplift ways to utilize the knowledge to be found within specialized collections and the representation of African American authors, special collections, and archives. 📚
The rich community, support, and resources of NC State University and our neighboring library collections will also be demonstrated. This signature programming will support student wellbeing—culturally, emotionally, intellectually, and holistically—as you move through and beyond NC State university!🌍✨
Link to register to all events in Bio!
This years programming is made possible with the incredible help and generous support of our campus partners and sponsors:
🔸NC State University Libraries
🔸The NC State Pride Center
🔸Multicultual Student Affairs

You're invited to visit our National Library Week VizGallery Exhibit!📚🖼️✨
This three-day digital exhibit will be on view in the Cyma Rubin Visualization Gallery with a closing reception on April 10, 2026 at 12pm-2pm. All are welcome to attend.💝

This exhibit brings together collections from Triangle area libraries and special collections that highlight the richness of African American and Afro-diasporic life and expression. From rare books and archival records to photographs, oral histories, creative works, and community ephemera, these materials open pathways to learning about the ideas, creativity, scholarship, and everyday experiences that shape our broader society. 📚✨

Visitors from all backgrounds are invited to explore how libraries and archives increase access to knowledge, encourage curiosity, and support cultural understanding. 🌍✨

Contributors include:
NC State African American Cultural Center Library
The James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center, Shaw University
Friends of Oberlin Village
Melanin Library
Richard B. Harrison Community Library
James E. Shepard Memorial Library, North Carolina Central University

Join us April 6 2026, 6-8pm for an expert panel of authors and librarians to kick off our celebration of National Library Week📚! Registration is not required but appreciated (link in bio!)

You’ll learn how libraries can support your academic, professional, and personal growth and engage with authors and librarians to learn how to make the most of library resources, discover opportunities for research and creative projects, and understand the importance of representation in collections✨. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. 

The first 20 NC State students to register will get a free book and 2 attendees will have the chance to win our Patron Prize bundle!🎁🎁

The event will conclude with a book signing by bestselling authors, Dr. Zelda Lockhart and C.M. Lockhart, and attendees are welcome to purchase books at the event or bring their own copies. 📝

Refreshments and light appetizers will be served during the reception.

Last Thursday, Wynter and the Library Assistants went on a little field trip around Talley 🚌🗺️ ! We visited and learned about the Pride Center, the Women’s Center, and the Multicultural Student Affairs Center - be sure to check out their specialized collections ✨📚 !

Join the African American Cultural Center for a dynamic performance event featuring the writers from Griot and Grey Owl.

The entire campus community is welcome to come and enjoy a night of poetry and spoken word with author Khalisa Rae, viral poet Nick Courmon, writer and educator LB Eric Thompson, Ashely Lumpkin, James Daniel, Rhonda Sekhmet Ra and Dasan Ahanu!

After the performance, stay for refreshments, a Q&A session with the artists and a book signing. Registration is not required to attend this free event.

In partnership with Griot and Grey Owl and the departments of Communications and English.

🚨 REMINDER about our upcoming Crown Exchange. Next Thursday from 4-6pm, the AACC is hosting a swap celebrating Black beauty. We have received so many items and decided to give you all a little taste of what we’ve got far. Register with the link in bio to come snag you some free products. Items are limited so, can’t wait to see you all!

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Submit your nominations today for the 2025 Ebony Harlem Awards. Nominations are due March 7th!

Save the date for Ebony Harlem Awards- 04/20/2025.

Who are you going to nominate? 🏆

Visit our linktree to submit your nomination.

More information and updates on events happening this week coming soon!!

Stories Unplugged: A closing celebration of creative voices sharing poetry, music, and collective narratives. 🎤🎼

Join us for an Open Mic to close our Black History and Futures Month celebration.

All are welcome. Register via our LinkTree.