Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center We provide programs and services promoting the individual, cultural, and academic growth of Illinois' Black students and the campus overall.

In 1969 the Afro-American Cultural Program was created with the two-fold purpose of assisting the university in providing a safe and welcoming environment for African American students and a resource to the campus at-large regarding African American contributions and issues. The focus of the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) is to:

- Help the campus create a culturally re

spectful campus environment.
- Provide leadership and professional opportunities for students.
- Promote African American culture through the performing arts. Now a full-fledged cultural center, the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center remains a vital part of the institution and serves as a resource not only for students of African descent, but all Illinois students. Please stop in to see us often at BNAACC, and use this page and website as a resource.

🌟Know someone who embodies excellence, leadership, and impact? 🌟Nominate an outstanding student, staff member, faculty, ...
03/17/2026

🌟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 k...
12/17/2025

🧡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 Fa...
07/09/2025

👑 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 Jazm...
06/29/2025

🔶 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 C...
03/03/2025

🎉 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

02/15/2025

🎓✨ Calling all graduating students! ✨🎓

This is your moment to shine! 🌟 Apply now to be the Black Congratulatory graduate or undergraduate class speaker, poet, or logo artist. It’s your chance to leave a lasting impact on your graduation day. Whether you have a powerful message, creative vision, or unique artistic touch, we want to hear from you! 🎤✏️🎨

Submit your application by tomorrow, February 16th at 11:59pm and make your mark on this unforgettable milestone. 🚀

Speaker/Poet: https://go.illinois.edu/BCCSpeakers

Artist: https://go.illinois.edu/2025BCCArtist

So proud of this collaboration!
12/07/2024

So proud of this collaboration!

🎨✨ Calling all creatives! Join us for KUUMBA: Creativity Through the Fine Arts at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American ...
10/20/2024

🎨✨ 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 Ameri...
10/13/2024

🍽️✨ 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! 🌟...
10/07/2024

📢🍽️ 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. 💙✊🏽

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1212 W. Nevada Street
Urbana, IL
61801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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