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The campus Print Shop was built in 1952. In 1974, the Print Shop became the new African American Cultural Center.
The African American Cultural Center opened in the new Student Center Annex, later renamed the Witherspoon Student Center. In 1992, following months of student and faculty protests, NC State administrators granted the African American Cultural Center an operating budget.
In 1974, African American students called for a new cultural center. Student body president Terry Carroll presented a four-point request to Chancellor Caldwell, which included a request for the first floor of the Print Shop to be turned over to the Society of Afro-American Culture for an African American Cultural Center. Banks C. Talley, dean of Student Affairs, complied with this request.
The AACC moved to the renovated Print Shop, later known as the West Dunn Building.
Students formed NC State's first African American Cultural Center, which was given space in the YMCA building.
The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the 2018 Kwanzaa stamp at NC State's African American Cultural Center (AACC). The Center was chosen to host this event because of its commitment to educating people about the histories, cultures and experiences of African American and Pan-African people. The celebration included music, dancing and special guests.
This walking tour of the campus highlighted locations of significance in the lives and experiences of African American students and the larger community. These tours were held every semester, and they were co-sponsored by the NC State University Libraries and the African American Cultural Center.
The African American Cultural Center celebrated its 25th anniversary Witherspoon Student Center. The year-long celebration centered on the theme of “Examining Wellness in African American Spaces: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Events included the annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; the annual Harambee celebration; the Red, White and Black walking tour; exhibits, talks and presentations; and Wellness Walks and Talks. The Witherspoon-Clark leadership initiative was created and gave students an opportunity to engage with the center to learn about examples of African American leadership and how to lead in their own communities.
Student Government organized a march to protest NC State's financial involvement in South Africa. The anti-apartheid march began outside the African American Cultural Center and ended at the Memorial Tower. Approximately 75 students participated in the march.
Dr. Lawrence M. Clark (1934-2012) was hired as Associate Provost. Dr. Clark was the second African American to serve as a university administrator. In addition to serving as a professor in mathematics education, Dr. Clark coordinated all activities related to the university's Affirmative Action Plan. Dr. Clark was instrumental in the founding of NC State's African American Cultural Center, the Peer Mentor program, and the African American Symposium.
Toni Thorpe retired after 25 years at NC State. Beginning in 2002, she was program coordinator for the African American Cultural Center (AACC). She played crucial roles in a number of events and activities at the center: Harambee; Blacks in Wax Live Museum; Heritage Days; AYA Ambassadors; the Nubian Message; the Red, White and Black Walk; "What’s on the Table" discussions; and MLK Jr. Campus Commemoration.