Hub on Black Affairs and Community Engagement
About the Hub
The Hub on Black Affairs & Community Engagement is a cultural center within the Department of Culture & Inclusion reporting to the Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Student Affairs (DEISA) at Butler University. The mission of “The Hub,” for short, is to serve as a catalyst for addressing racial justice through education about and engagement with Black affairs.
The Hub offers an opportunity for the entire Butler community to gain a deeper understanding of Black culture, voice, history, experiences, and intellectualism. This center plays a unique role in advancing the institutional founding mission of equitable access to education and opportunities.
The Hub’s purpose is further actualized through the engagement of community members within and around Butler University by way of impactful events, strategic partnerships, and intentional initiatives. Its work centers the Black experience in all of its diversity through presentations and events utilizing countless formats: literature, scholarship, service, art, language, music, and more.
Black Intellectual Series
The Visiting Black Intellectual Series includes public lectures and performances, various interactions with Butler faculty, staff and students, and facilitation of our deeper commitment and engagement with the Indianapolis community.
Empowering STudents
We provide ongoing communication and advocacy for the support of the Black Student Union (BSU), other campus groups that pertain to Black experiences, and all Butler students interested in Black history, experiences, possibilities, and the fight against racism.
Supporting Faculty & Staff
The Hub on Black Affairs supports Black faculty and staff affinity groups, including but not limited to the Brothas and SISTAS groups, that aim to make space for Black joy, community, mentorship, wellness, and development.