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Makuu: The Black Cultural Center

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Makuu: The Black Cultural Center

The Black Cultural Center at the University of Pennsylvania

Makuu Black Cultural Center is a nexus of academic, professional, and personal growth for University of Pennsylvania students interested in Black culture and the African Diaspora. Through advising, leadership development, cultural and social programming we expand student access to the University's resources.

08/27/2026

Introducing…the Class of 2030📣🎊
They’re bold. They’re brilliant. They’re beautiful. They’re ready to take on all that Penn and this world have to offer.

Introducing… the Future🌍

It’s in good hands.

08/26/2026

Interested in getting involved with Black culture on campus? Come to Makuu and UMOJA’s Open House and Blacktivities Fair to learn more about all of the clubs and organizations we support. See you there ❤️💙

08/24/2026

Apply for the Johnson Scholars Program!

The Johnson Scholars Program (JSP) is a pre-medical enrichment program that fosters the preparation and competitiveness of Penn undergraduates whose life and/or familial experiences may make it more difficult for them to achieve their goal of a career in medicine. To support student success, the JSP recruits entering first-year students interested in becoming a physician, and then provides a progressive, 4-year set of tiered mentoring, advising, and enrichment experiences with achievement milestones for continued participation in the program. Students interested in applying should contact the Career Services Office at the University of Pennsylvania.

Applications are due THIS FRIDAY. Link in bio to apply

08/18/2026

We can’t wait to welcome the class of 2030 at next week’s ceremony! See the schedule of events here. Freshmen, make sure to arrive on time for the photo!

08/10/2026

Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania Class of 2030!

To kick off your Penn journey, UMOJA and Makuu invite you to the William Adger and Ida Elizabeth Asbury Welcome Ceremony, honoring William Adger, the first Black man to graduate from Penn, and Ida Elizabeth Asbury, the first Black woman to graduate from Penn.

Dress Code~
First-years: wear white.
Upperclassmen: wear black.

Program~
Tuesday, August 25th
6:15 PM: Ceremony in Claudia Cohen Hall
7:45 PM: Reception in the ARCH

RSVP through the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the flyer.

We can’t wait to celebrate you and welcome you all into the community!

08/06/2026

We got your coffee chats covered!™️☕️

If you’re one of the few who actually do sit down for coffee for your coffee chat, try checking out these places around the city! Also perfect for your next study session or solo date✨

07/14/2026

We got your *dinner plans* covered!™️
Next time you’re in the mood to treat yourself, try out one of Philly’s Black-owned eateries. Don’t see your favorite spot listed? Drop it in the chat!

07/07/2026

As we said… we got your plans right here! The HBCU Swingman Classic is coming to Philly this Saturday. Come experience the history and legacy of HBCU baseball programs!! Tickets in the MLB youth development bio. ⚾️🧢🏟️

07/06/2026

We’ve got your summer plans right here! All month long, we’ll be highlighting the Black-owned spaces and places that make the Philadelphia community as vibrant as it is. Spot how many you’ve been to, and make sure to tap in to the ones you’re haven’t!

06/19/2026

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the enslaved were finally free—a full two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a celebration of that delayed but hard-won liberation. It’s a day to ground ourselves in the truth of our history, honor the ancestors who carried us through, and celebrate the culture and community that keep us moving forward.

Scroll through to see how Philly is celebrating this Juneteenth weekend! Get out and get involved✊

Scroll through to see how Philly is celebrating this Juneteenth weekend! Get out and get involved✊

Scroll through to see how Philly is celebrating this Juneteenth weekend! Get out and get involved✊

Scroll through to see how Philly is celebrating this Juneteenth weekend! Get out and get involved✊

Scroll through to see how Philly is celebrating this Juneteenth weekend! Get out and get involved✊

Scroll through to see how Philly is celebrating this Juneteenth weekend! Get out and get involved✊

Scroll through to see how Philly is celebrating this Juneteenth weekend! Get out and get involved✊

Scroll through to see how Philly is celebrating this Juneteenth weekend! Get out and get involved✊

Address

ARCH Building 3601 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12155730823

Website

http://linktr.ee/makuupenn

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