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Black Cultural Center

Black Cultural Center

126 Squires Student Center

In 1984, Black student leaders from the class of 1985 proposed the establishment of the Black Cultural Center to correlate with the increase in recruitment of Black students. Opened in 1991 in Squires Student Center, the Black Cultural Center supports Virginia Tech’s efforts for inclusion and diversity by successfully enhancing student and campus engagement for over 35 years.

Skylight within Squires Student Center

Welcome!

The Black Cultural Center (BCC) at Virginia Tech is a welcoming and intentional community space dedicated to fostering identity exploration, social responsibility, and collaboration through the lens of the Black experience. As a vital part of the university’s efforts to create an inclusive campus, the BCC serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members by providing space for rest, respect, reflection, and connection. Rooted in Black history, culture, and scholarship, the BCC supports student persistence, retention, and success by offering transformative educational experiences, co-curricular programs, and strategic partnerships that promote wellbeing, belonging, and academic achievement. The center is a hub for dialogue, critical reflection, and experiential learning, empowering individuals to engage in ethical action and cultural understanding within and beyond the university. Through collaboration with campus partners, the BCC advances Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission by deepening relationships and fostering community engagement. Whether studying, organizing, or simply resting, all who enter the BCC are invited to explore their multifaceted identities, contribute meaningfully to shared goals, and feel valued in a space built on respect, dignity, and unity.