Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

🌟Know someone who embodies excellence, leadership, and impact? 🌟

Nominate an outstanding student, staff member, faculty, alum, or community leader for the 2026 Ebony Excellence Awards!!

Let’s celebrate those who uplift, inspire, and make a lasting difference. 🏆✨

📩 Submit your nomination by APRIL 8th and help us honor greatness in our community. Go to https://go.illinois.edu/EEA

🎉 Don’t forget to RSVP and join us for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration! RSVP at https://go.illinois.edu/EbonyExcellenceRSVP

🧡Join our team and assist us with shaping culture, creativity, and community at BNAACC.

💙This arts‑centered role leads key programs like Black History Month, Food for the Soul, WBML, and the Shelley Ambassador Program while co‑guiding major initiatives such as the Black & Latinx Summit.

✊🏾We’re seeking a collaborative, student‑centered creator who can juggle projects with care and clarity.

💰Salary: Assistant Director $56–62k; Associate Director $71–76k. (Hiring for ONE position at either level).

🖤Please find the link to the job posting here: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15776?c=illinois&source=Facebook

🗓️This will run on the job board until Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:00pm CST.

👑 Heyyyyy BNAACC Family! Homecoming Court nominations are OPEN! 🎉

Want to represent your class? Are you graduating in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026?! If so, please apply!!!

📧 Want to nominate someone else? Email [email protected] by July 22!

🗓️ Self-nominations are due by JULY 31 at NOON — no exceptions!

The application link is in our bio 🔗 https://homecoming.illinois.edu

Make your mark. Lead with pride. It’s your year! 🧡💙

🔶 Yesterday, BNAACC was honored to join the 27th annual Mlk Jettie Rhodes Neighborhood-Day at King Park!

🔷 Director Jazmyne Kellogg, Office Manager Valeri Nesbitt-Howard, and Associate Director of Arts and Cultural Programming Daniel Gray-Kontar shared what the center is all about and loved every minute of connecting with the community!

🔶Good vibes, great convos, and powerful moments of unity. Can’t wait to do it again! 🙌🏾✨

🎉 Orange and Blue Crowdfunding Week is here! 🎉

From March 3rd - 9th, we’re raising $5,000 for the Black Congratulatory Ceremony and $5,000 for experiential learning opportunities. Every dollar counts—nothing is too small! 🙌🏾

Please repost and share your story of how BNAACC has impacted your journey! Let’s come together to reach (or exceed) our goals! 💪🏾

🔶 Black Congratulatory: https://go.illinois.edu/Black-Congratulatory

🔷 Experiential Learning: https://go.illinois.edu/BNAACC-Experiential-Learning

So proud of this collaboration!

🎨✨ Calling all creatives! Join us for KUUMBA: Creativity Through the Fine Arts at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center on Wednesday, 10/23, from 12-1 PM. 🖌️📸🎶 Whether you're a painter, photographer, dancer, or love the arts, this is your chance to vibe with the community and embrace your creativity! 🎭✨

Plus, it's part of our Food for the Soul series, so you already know there’ll be great food and even greater energy. Don't miss out! 💙✊🏽

🍽️✨ Need a midweek reset? Join us for Food of the Soul this Wednesday from 12-1 PM at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center! 🌟 It's a community & chill lunch where you can relax, connect, and refuel with good vibes and even better food. 😋🍴

Bring a friend and come vibe with us! See you there! 💙✊🏽

📢🍽️ Join us for Food of the Soul this Wednesday from 12-1 PM at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center! 🌟 We’re excited to welcome Valeri Nesbitt-Howard, founder of InspireH.E.R, for an engaging conversation on Community Engagement and the impact we can make together. 🗣️💡

Don’t miss out on great food and powerful discussions! Bring your energy, questions, and appetite for change. 💙✊🏽