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Black Cultural Center

Cultural Programs

Throughout the year, the BCC seeks to engage students, as well as staff and faculty, in programs that educate about Black culture. These programs include interactive workshops, lectures, performances, experiential learning opportunities, and more.

African drumming and community connection with annual event
African drumming and community connection.

These annual events invite the Vanderbilt community to engage and learn more about the Black community, its culture, accomplishments, and contributions to society. 

  • February: African Dance and Drumming Workshops

  • September: Diaspora Dinner and Dialogues

  • October: Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Forum

  • November: Soul Food Cooking Class

  • December: Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

  • Student smiling and waving at Juneteenth 2023 celebration.
  • Student raising his hand at the Harambee March
  • Speaker at cultural program.
  • Books
  • Cooking Class.
  • Students in the BCC listening to a program.

Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center

2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235
(615) 343-9039
black.cultural.center@vanderbilt.edu

Hours
School Year: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sundays, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.