Our Mission

Founded in 1969, the Africana Center works to enhance the university’s academic mission to ensure that students of diverse African descent have access to academic, cultural and student resources that encourage and prepare them to be leaders for a wide range of professional experiences. Working closely with academic departments, the Advising Deans, Student Services personnel, the Office of Admissions, Career Services and Black Alumnae, the staff of the Center provide valuable information, advice and services to students of diverse backgrounds, ethnic affiliations, genders, sexual identities and religious affiliations.

Additionally, the Africana Center works to implement programs designed to encourage and support the intellectual and individual growth and awareness of all Tufts Undergraduates. These programs include lectures, workshops, concerts and films, as well as a range of additional activities and programming that reflect and celebrate the intellectual and cultural tradition of Black people in the Diaspora.