Our Mission

The Africana Center was founded in 1969 to meet the needs and concerns of Tufts students of African descent. The Center supports the academic mission of the university by providing students with access to a full range of academic, cultural and personal resources. In addition, the Center works closely with the administrative and academic office of the university on issues of interest to students, and advocates proactively on their behalf. The Center is committed to helping students succeed at the university and to preparing them to take leadership roles in their chosen fields.

We offer monthly events that are designed to encourage and support the intellectual and individual growth and awareness of all Tufts students. We also sponsor programs that enrich the entire Tufts community by encouraging an understanding of and respect for diversity, multiculturalism and equity issues and promoting the traditions and history of people of African descent.