Hugo A. Owens African-American Cultural Center

The mission of Hugo A. Owens African American Cultural Center, often referred to as "The House", is to serve the cultural, intellectual, psychological, and sociological needs of both the Black and non-Black community at Old Dominion University. In addition to providing a diversity of programs and services, the Cultural Center acknowledges the intellectual and social heterogeneity among Black students, seeks to foster interest in Black culture as a major force in a pluralistic society, and maintains on-going cooperative relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. Read more

Supported Programs

Black History Month Old Dominion University celebrates the contributions of African descendants during the February Black History Month observance. Noted Black History author Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926 to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. In 1976 this became known as Black History Month. The African Cultural Center staff along with student organizations and community groups host a variety of events that highlight Black culture, history and tradition. Read more

Umoja Conference
House Party
Mini Black Male Summit
Mini Sisterhood Symposium

Related Student Organizations

African Caribbean Association
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Black Student Alliance
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Ebony Impact Gospel Choir
Minds About Progress
NAACP
National Pan-Hellenic Council
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Omega Psi Phi, Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Resources

Hampton Roads Black Pages Directory
Black Educational Tours of Washington, D.C.
Scholarships and Resources
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
National Urban League
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
National Action Network