Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration that focuses on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and is not a substitute for Christmas.  AACC sponsors a campus/community celebration which includes African dance, music, poetry and food. Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26-January 1st. UGA is not in session during this time so we do a Pre-Kwanzaa celebration.  As soon as the details are set for the 2007 event, this site will be updated.

Black History Month is celebrated every February.  This month long series of events focus on the history, culture and accomplishments of African Americans.  AACC coordinates the many activities that are planned throughout campus as well as develops and distributes the annual Black History Month Calendar.

Black History Month 2007 National Theme - "From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Americas"

2007 UGA Black History Month Events

Rite of Sankofa affords the African American Cultural Center the opportunity to honor our students’ accomplishments. The program is a celebration and an African rites of passage ceremony open to all graduates of the University of Georgia. The ceremony is traditionally held at the end of the fall and spring semesters.