Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture

Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture We seek to be a hub for information and activity related to Black students, alumni, and other Black
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The Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture strives to promote racial understanding, build community, and foster an appreciation for and increase knowledge of Black people, Black history, Black culture, and the vast contributions of people of the African Diaspora. We provide programs and services which contribute to the successful academic and personal development of Black students at Duke Univ

ersity and positively impact the lives of all those whom they encounter. We seek to be a hub for information and activity related to Black students, alumni, and other Black members of the Duke community. We welcome all who seek to engage with and be empowered by a greater understanding of Black experience.

03/20/2026

Who’s In The Lou ……. Anna Sheufelt!!!💓💜💛 Stop by The Lou TODAY to get to know Anna and how her office can help YOU!!!!

The nomination period for the MLWC Awards ends in less than one week! Recognize the impactful work happening on campus a...
03/02/2026

The nomination period for the MLWC Awards ends in less than one week! Recognize the impactful work happening on campus and nominate today.

02/02/2026
World Diabetes Day - scroll to learn more about facts this community
11/14/2025

World Diabetes Day - scroll to learn more about facts this community

Get money for your organization and apply to the CEF!
10/27/2025

Get money for your organization and apply to the CEF!

First-years are y’all having a fall feeling? Come down to the Lou tomorrow for pumpkin painting and caramel apple-making...
10/07/2025

First-years are y’all having a fall feeling? Come down to the Lou tomorrow for pumpkin painting and caramel apple-making. Food will be provided!

Class of 2025, Let’s celebrate! Want to show your friends & family around the Lou? Join us Friday, May 9th from 1-4pm fo...
05/05/2025

Class of 2025, Let’s celebrate! Want to show your friends & family around the Lou? Join us Friday, May 9th from 1-4pm for our Commencement Reception: A Mary Lou Open House!!!! Be sure to register today!

Trailblazers Vol. II: GraceStaying true to doing things differently, boldly, and inspiring others — it’s a lifestyle! Cr...
04/16/2025

Trailblazers Vol. II: Grace

Staying true to doing things differently, boldly, and inspiring others — it’s a lifestyle!

Creative Director: .joe
Photographer: Shamiece Banks with
Merch: Mikala King

Trailblazers Vol. I: AnielaBreaking barriers, paving the way for generations, and shaping history — it’s who we are! Cre...
04/14/2025

Trailblazers Vol. I: Aniela

Breaking barriers, paving the way for generations, and shaping history — it’s who we are!

Creative Director: .joe
Photographer: Shamiece Banks with
Merch: Mikala King

First Friday: Board Game Edition! Pop out and be sure to bring your A-Game.
02/03/2025

First Friday: Board Game Edition! Pop out and be sure to bring your A-Game.

UPDATE: Due to Inclement weather, First Friday: Family Feud Edition will be cancelled. Please join us next month on Feb....
01/09/2025

UPDATE: Due to Inclement weather, First Friday: Family Feud Edition will be cancelled. Please join us next month on Feb. 7th for our Black History Month edition! Be safe everyone.

Save the date!!! Kwanzaa 2024 with The Lou is quickly approaching and we don’t want you to miss it! Join us on December ...
11/19/2024

Save the date!!!

Kwanzaa 2024 with The Lou is quickly approaching and we don’t want you to miss it! Join us on December 4th from 5-7pm in Wellness 148 for food, celebration and community!

We will have a chance to hear from our guest speaker, Danita Mason-Hogans, a civil rights historian, educator, speaker, writer and activist.

Supported by: Black Women’s Union, Desta, Black Student Alliance and Mitchell-White House

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404 Chapel Drive
Durham, NC
27708

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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