UNCW Upperman African American Cultural Center

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Come join us for our 48 hour fashion contest! Learn about the history of Black Fashion and then register to compete in o...
04/01/2026

Come join us for our 48 hour fashion contest! Learn about the history of Black Fashion and then register to compete in our fashion contest! The theme and rules for the contest will be revealed during registration on April 7th and the showcase will take place on April 9th.

Both parts of this event will take place in the Upperman Center main room.

(In partnership with the UNCW Library's fashion week).

CARE x Upperman: Healthy Relationships Family FeudUpperman partnered with the CARE Office to host an interactive program...
03/30/2026

CARE x Upperman: Healthy Relationships Family Feud

Upperman partnered with the CARE Office to host an interactive program focused on healthy relationships and bystander intervention.

Thank you to the CARE Office for partnering with us and to everyone who stopped by the UPP!

Turn your campus job into your next career opportunity. Join us at The Student Employment Edge to learn how to translate...
03/23/2026

Turn your campus job into your next career opportunity. Join us at The Student Employment Edge to learn how to translate your experience into real-world skills, connect with employers, and take the next step toward your future.

UNCW Black History Month Lecture feat. Bree Newsome BassDATE: Monday, February 23, 2026.LOCATION: UNCW Lumina Theater, F...
02/16/2026

UNCW Black History Month Lecture feat. Bree Newsome Bass
DATE: Monday, February 23, 2026.
LOCATION: UNCW Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center.
TIME: 7:00 P.M. Doors open at 6:30 P.M.

BREE NEWSOME BASS. Community Organizer, Activist, and Contemporary Civil Rights Icon. This contemporary civil rights icon first garnered national attention for her daring act of peaceful disobedience in June 2015. Following the brutal murder of nine black parishioners at Mother Emmanuel Church in Charleston, S.C., Bree climbed the flagpole at the South Carolina statehouse and pulled down the Confederate Battle flag as a protest racist symbolism. Her arrest galvanized public opinion and led to the permanent removal of the flag. As a recognized and celebrated voice on the topics of injustice and racial discrimination, Bree brings light the importance of leadership development in building and sustaining social movements. Hosted by the Upperman African American Cultural Center.
TICKETS: Free for UNCW students, staff, faculty, and general admission

Thank you to all who attended our Valentines event and brought the energy to the UPP!
02/15/2026

Thank you to all who attended our Valentines event and brought the energy to the UPP!

Thank you to all who attended our event and bringing the energy to the UPP!
02/14/2026

Thank you to all who attended our event and bringing the energy to the UPP!

Get your Cowboy boots on and join us for an event filled day with Upperman!
02/11/2026

Get your Cowboy boots on and join us for an event filled day with Upperman!

Come join us in the Upperman living room to make Valentines day cards on February 12th starting at 2 pm, co-hosted by th...
02/10/2026

Come join us in the Upperman living room to make Valentines day cards on February 12th starting at 2 pm, co-hosted by the and (while supplies last).

Congrats to our December grads!
12/17/2025

Congrats to our December grads!

Rest in peace to Dr. Bertha Boykin Todd, a cherished educator, author, and civil rights leader who dedicated her life to...
12/09/2025

Rest in peace to Dr. Bertha Boykin Todd, a cherished educator, author, and civil rights leader who dedicated her life to strengthening the Wilmington community. Her commitment to uncovering and teaching the history of the 1898 massacre helped ensure that this painful chapter would no longer be overlooked or forgotten. Through her work with local organizations and her clear vision for equity, she encouraged residents to understand their shared history and strive for justice and unity. Her legacy of courage, service, and compassion will continue to inspire Wilmington for generations.

The Sankofa Graduation Reception is a time-honored tradition that recognizes the achievements of African and African Ame...
11/17/2025

The Sankofa Graduation Reception is a time-honored tradition that recognizes the achievements of African and African American students as they prepare to embark on their next chapter. This meaningful celebration draws from the Akan symbol Sankofa, which reminds us to “go back and fetch it” — to look to our past as we move forward with purpose.

RSVP: https://uncw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwrHvh4XdJP8wgC

Let us gather in community to honor your success, uplift your stories, and celebrate the legacy you continue to build.

**Reception Open to All December Graduates

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UNCW
Wilmington, NC
28403

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19109623000

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