Founded in 2000 to center the experience, concerns, and possibilities of students of the African Diaspora, Makuu: The Black Cultural Center is affectionately regarded as “home” for many Black students and alumni. One of the six cultural resources centers in University Life and located in the ARCH building in the heart of campus, Makuu provides a comfortable and convenient space for students to gather, plan, study, laugh, rest, and just be. Makuu’s staff team provides academic, cultural, and social support to students and groups, connecting them to additional resources and opportunities. Follow Makuu on social media to get the latest program updates!
Founded in 2000 to center the experience, concerns, and possibilities of students of the African Diaspora, Makuu: The Black Cultural Center is affectionately regarded as “home”. Housed within the Division of the Vice Provost of University Life and located in the ARCH building in the heart of campus, Makuu provides a comfortable and convenient space for students to gather. Makuu’s staff work daily to provide academic, cultural, and social support to students and groups, connecting them to additional resources and opportunities. Follow our social media accounts to get updates on our programming!
Surrounded by many cultures and languages growing up in a multi-ethnic family in New York City, rising third-year Sierra Williams decided to major in cultural and linguistic anthropology, aiming for a career in the museum field. That keen interest led her to the Penn Museum, where she is now an intern
The stories that go unheard the longest often resonate the loudest when they are finally heard. This sentiment is the core driver of Independence Seaport Museum’s (ISM) new oral history project, Breaking Uncommon Ground on the Delaware River. The initiative is an extension of the museum’s ongoing exhibition, Tides of Freedom:
Sometimes called America’s second Independence Day, Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 and, this year, marks 160 years since the arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas, to announce that enslaved people were free. The day was first recognized as a national holiday in 2021 and is one of eight
As Faruq Adger sits at the dining room table with his father, they look at photos that span not just generations, but more than a century.
“Pictures are very valuable in our family,” said the 22-year-old while holding several photos.
Photos help the Adger family tell their story, which has
Oftentimes the word “survive” is tossed around on college campuses, hoping students make it through tough exams and the transition to living on their own. At Makuu we help students develop the capacity to be exceptional in multiple areas. We collectively set high expectations, and we foster a supportive environment to meet them.
This space on our website will describe some of the stories and ways that we strive to thrive. We begin with a few of our recent graduates sharing their Penn and Makuu experiences.