Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

Back on Schedule!

Brother Joe Shakeenab always willing to give back and continuously supports the efforts of the WNDAACC, we thank you Joe!

https://www.apsu.edu/news/october-2021-shakeenab-scholarship.php

Alumnus creates the Joe Shakeenab Achievers & Scholars Endowed Scholarship for APSU students The scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate member of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center Achievers and Scholars Program and one undergraduate assistant at the center each year.

Hey PEAYple,

You are all invited to our WNDAACC Homecoming Bash! Thursday October 7th from 11am - 2pm (Slide thru on your lunch hour) food will be catered by Clarksville's own Legends Smokehouse and Grill! Hope to see you there!

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Are you a current APSU student or May 2021 graduate? Then we want YOU to be the next mural artist for our wall space next to the new Barnes & Noble bookstore at 328 College Street. The submission deadline is May 24th. Current students and May 2021 graduates can apply.

👩‍🎨➡️ Submit your artwork: apsu.edu/mural

2021 Hattie Walker Wilhoite Award Winners! Myah LeFlore, Mercedes Geiger, Autumn James, Paris Simmons, and Alexis Johnson! Congrats to these extraordinary Women!

Event Today! Food will be served, Zoom Link below:

HTTPS://apsu.zoom.us/j/81044323834

Lunchtime Forum: Vaccine or Nah? Let’s dig deep into the history of distrust & abuse behind vaccinations with those of African decent! Where do we go from here?

3,2,1! Black History Month is HERE! Meet us at the BHM Kickoff Lunch Today! Also, stay on the lookout for details for the upcoming events! Let’s stay safe, but a celebration is still DUE!

Virtual Graduations Still Matter! The WNDAACC will always find a way to honor the hard work of our African American Students. We know of the EXTRA energy you had to find, use, and replenish just to finish! So this ones for you, December 2020 Grads! Join us via Zoom! Link below:

The WNDAACC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Virtual African American Graduate Recognition Ceremony
Time: Dec 10, 2020 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://apsu.zoom.us/j/88031865435

Churros and Canvas: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.

Come on out and help us show support for our Hispanic Cultural Center and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Must register - https://www.apsu.edu/aacc/events/cupcakes_canvas.php

Cupcakes and Canvas is back but this time we are doing it for JUSTICE! 15 Spots available! Link Below!

https://www.apsu.edu/aacc/events/cupcakes_canvas.php

Today!

https://apsu.zoom.us/j/97332140935?pwd=djk1NnUxcmlVbTdPY0NMbEN0OVRaQT09

And here it is... see you there! Welcome BLACK!

Welcome BLACK Week! 8/24 - 8/28 - With all that we have endured past & present, it’s important to start the school year off RIGHT! Establishing family, expressing our thoughts, and enjoying some US is important, let’s do it! Welcome BLACK!

**UPDATE** All Macbooks are gone for the semester. Dell laptops still available.

Application is LIVE for Tech Checkout! Get yours now! Link Below:

https://www.apsu.edu/aacc/technology-resources.php

We Are Here & Our Black Lives Matter! Thank you for everyone who was there for our FIRST virtual town hall meeting on race and social justice!

Final Numbers: 465
Alumni – 20
Faculty – 125
Staff – 221
Students - 99

Please make sure to register for the Social Justice Virtual Meeting ASAP! It’s today @ 2:30pm! See link below!

https://apsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lf-6upzMrEtZEkA4248cgL-uMhOxFxG_d

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Racial and Social Injustice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Racial and Social Injustice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

During this tough time, it is amazing to have the support of our President Dr. Alisa White! These are just the last 2 paragraphs of an awesome statement which shows her & APSU’s stance collectively! Be prepared for a virtual Town meeting to furthermore express that you are not voiceless here!

Tomorrow, Monday the 13th at 12:00 pm we debut our Virtual Hattie Walker Wilhoite Recognition Ceremony! Come check it out and see which young African American Women will be honored for this years awards! They have worked extremely hard and the faculty, staff, and students all have taken notice! See you all Monday!

Hattie Walker Wilhoite Recognition Ceremony 2020 Due to our current circumstances we had to take our annual Hattie Walker Wilhoite Recognition Ceremony online for all to see! These young ladies still deserv...

It’s WNDAACC Workout Week! While we stay home and stay safe, it’s still important to stay healthy. Please DM your at home workout tips, or mention the WNDAACC in your story to be featured!

Women’s History Month has been disrupted by our tragic circumstances, but you DESERVE to be appreciated!

Men, we need you to step up and DM a video saying:

1. What you appreciate about the woman/women who raised you?
2. Some qualities you appreciate in women?

Ladies can also DM videos:

1. Why are you proud to be a woman?
2. Something to uplift our other Queens?

Let’s Go!

Hey WNDAACC Family! April is coming up and we still plan to stay connected.

- April 1st = April Fools Day and I want to hear your best/worst dad jokes! Let’s flood our story with your finest!

- April 6th - 10th = WNDAACC Workout Week! Show us exercises that keep you in shape and safe inside your home!

- April 13th - Hattie Walker Wilhoite Recognition Video (formerly a ceremony) this is an award given by Faculty/Staff to Black Women of excellence here at APSU, we will be announcing our winners for this years awards!

- April 15th - Self Made (Madame CJ Walker) reflection Q&A - Lets dig deeper into the story on Netflix, get the opinions about it, and parts of the movie we agree with or disagree.

- April 20 - Quaran-Tings - Let’s converse about what “Tings” we are doing to stay connected, finish the semester strong, and survive with this new way of life!

- April 27th - May 1st - African America Graduate Recognition Week! We understand that our seniors aren’t getting to celebrate the way they’ve planned on for the last few years, so let’s show our support and give personal shoutouts to those who are transitioning to the next phase of life!

Stay Engaged Family!

Welcome Back...Kinda! While we quarantine, and knock out those non-face2face courses, let’s have some fun! Monday - Thursday we calling out all dancers. DM your dance challenge videos to us and we will post to our page! Get your followers up while staying engaged with the WNDAACC.

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Thursday - Freestyle Dance Challenge (Song - The Box by Roddy Ricch)

Let’s go!

Incredible Upcoming Events Lined Up here at the WNDAACC!

Join us for Trivia Tuesday, now until 12:30. Food is provided for participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. Today's topic is Harlem Renaissance!

As we come to our last week of Black History Month, we open up a door for Women's History Month! Come on out to our Hattie Walker Black Women's History Kickoff on Monday 3/2 @ 11am - 12:30pm. Lunch Will Be Provided!