Our Mission
Known as the Afro House, this space provides a supportive and inclusive environment and programs that empower students, faculty, staff, and community members to excel in their endeavors, stretch themselves to experience diversity, engage in activism, make positive choices, and serve their communities.
Location and hours
Monday - Thursday from Noon - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
303 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-8296
Email: aacc@uiowa.edu
Amenities
The Center is available for programming and as a venue for University of Iowa student organizations’ events. It is equipped with: a fully-stocked kitchen, a living and dining room, game and study rooms, a library, wireless internet (Netflix, Pandora) computer and printers for our patrons to use, TVs, DVD players, and various board games. Afro House has anything you need to host a program, make a meal, study, or simply relax and socialize with friends!
Upcoming Events
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History
Founded in 1968, the Afro-American Cultural Center (Afro House) was founded to establish a space for Black students from different cultural backgrounds at the University of Iowa. In preserving Black culture, the center provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to share their cultural knowledge and educate the entire community. The Afro House provides a supportive and inclusive environment while providing programs that empower students, faculty, staff, and community members to excel in their endeavors, stretch themselves to experience diversity, engage in activism, make positive choices, and serve their communities.
Afro Voices Documentary: Home Away From Home
Professional staff
Freddy Sims Jr.
Student Staff
Learn more about the student staff currently working at the Afro House!
Hubbard Scholars
Hubbard Scholars exists to create and maintain a healthy community for Black men on campus.