African American Cultural Center

Nov 29, 2017

A Timeline of the Nubian Message at NC State

Original cover of the Nubian Message, published November 30, 1992 Kennysha Woods | Staff Writer UNC students demand cultural center | March 17, 1992 Students gathered at UNC Chapel Hill’s South Building to confront Chancellor Paul Hardin over their grievances, including the creation of a free-standing cultural center. Hardin refused the center for fear of promoting…

Nov 29, 2017

Mama Thorpe Reflects on Nubian Message

Toni ‘Mama’ Thorpe stands with a drum in front of the breakroom and former Nubian Message office in the African American Cultural Center Monday, Nov. 27. Thorpe returns to campus to celebrate the Nubian’s 25th anniversary.   Yesenia Jones | Staff Writer Toni Thorpe, who is affectionately called Mama Thorpe by those who know her, originally…

Nov 15, 2017

African American Choral Ensemble Coming Soon

Anahzsa Jones | Editor-In-Chief Editor’s Note: The African American Choral Ensemble has been rescheduled to begin in fall 2018. Beginning in the spring semester of 2018, the Music Department will be offering an African American Choral Ensemble (AACE) for academic credit, in collaboration with the African American Cultural Center. Dr. Daniel Monek, the head of the…

Sep 6, 2017

Blackademics: Moses T. Alexander Greene

Kai Anthony/Staff Photographer Moses T. Alexander Greene poses in front of the African American Cultural Center. Greene is the new director of the AACC, following the interim director, Dr. Frances Graham. Nicole Teague | Correspondent Moses T. Alexander Greene is the newest director of the African American Cultural Center. Greene earned his bachelor’s degree in African…

Sep 6, 2017

Women’s Center Hosts 4:44 Listening Party

Yesenia Jones | Correspondent            Shawn Fredericks | Correspondent On August 29, the Women’s Center, in collaboration with the Black Male Initiative and the African American Cultural Center, held a listening session and discussion about Jay-Z’s newest album, “4:44.” The album featured Jay-Z’s opinions on black identity, wealth, and black love.   In addition to listening…

Feb 1, 2017

Preview of Black History Month

Dion Figueroa | Correspondent Black History Month runs for the whole month of February and NC State’s Department of Multicultural Affairs has an array of events scheduled to celebrate Black History and Black culture. The program kicks off on Wednesday, February 1st at 6:30 PM with “Black Girl Magic” in Talley Student Union’s Piedmont Ballroom.…

Nov 30, 2016

Mama Thorpe: A Lasting Legacy

Stephanie Tate | Editor-in-Chief “A mother knows her children,” exclaimed Toni Thorpe to an alumnus calling to send her well wishes. Thorpe, who is affectionately known as Mama Thorpe, is the program coordinator for the African American Cultural Center (AACC). She has served in this role for the past fifteen years and is officially retiring…

Nov 30, 2016

The future of the African American Cultural Center

Keilah Davis | Staff Writer Toni Harris Thorpe, widely known as Mama Thorpe, is retiring from NC State on Dec. 16. For over 15 years as program coordinator for the African American Cultural Center (AACC), Mama Thorpe has initiated and planned many programs including Harambee, Blacks in Wax, and What’s On the Table. “Mama Thorpe’s…

Aug 20, 2016

OIED Centers Provide Support for Students

Keilah Davis| Correspondent The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) is a university office committed to fostering an inclusive community at NC State. OIED provides guidance, programming, and outreach through four centers: the African American Cultural Center, Multicultural Student Affairs, Women’s Center, and GLBT Center.   African American Cultural Center “As the African American…

Aug 20, 2016

Symposium for Multicultural Scholars Showcase

Apr 27, 2016

Ebony Harlem Awards Honor Black Students

Nyna Nickelson | Correspondent The African American Cultural Center, which has been celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will host the annual Ebony Harlem Awards Sunday, May 1. Because of the big milestone the award ceremony’s theme this year will be “25 Proverbs for 25 years”. This year the African American Cultural Center and the…