Showcasing Diversity Beyond African Americans

Although founded to educate students and the broader community on African American and African culture and history, the Black Cultural Center quickly expanded to serve other people of color on campus. The Center has focused on Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian communities that members of the Tech community belong to.

Indigenous Cultures

Native American cultural programming has included a presentation and traditional Cherokee dance performed by Shea Redhorse in November 2019. Alumnus Sayota Knight and his neo-traditional Native American folk band, Anasazi Secret, performed on campus in 2011.

Flyer for a free concert by Anasazi Secret held on November 10, 2011, in Derryberry Hall Auditorium. The design features the four band members, including alumnus Sayota Knight, standing behind a fire in a cave. The band's name is written in sand in front of the fire. Source: Office of Multicultural Affairs records

Flyer for a presentation by Shea Redhorse and exhibit by Rick Moles on November 11 and 12, 2019. Source: Office of Multicultural Affairs records

Flyer for a presentation and Native American dance by Shea Redhorse and Stacey Redhorse on November 11, 2019, in the Roaden University Center. Source: Office of Multicultural Affairs records

Latinx

Members of the Tech Latinx community have diverse roots in the Americas. They have represented a mix of Indigenous, African, and European cultures from Mexico, the Carribbean, Central America, and South America. Black Cultural Center events have sought to showcase the range of Latinx cultures.

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Flyer for the Celebrando Nuestra Gente event in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month held on October 12, 2012, in the Roaden University City. Source: Office of Multicultural Affairs records

Flyer for a performance of Afro-Latin dance and music by the Afro-Latin Project ensemble on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, in the Bryan Fine Arts Building. Source: Office of Multicultural Affairs records