{"id":28,"date":"2021-09-24T18:15:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T22:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/black-affairs-hub\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T12:30:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:30:54","slug":"black-affairs-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/black-affairs-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Affairs Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A vibrant and Afrocentric space dedicated to the pursuit of social and racial justice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Fall of 2020, as both a reflection towards Butler\u2019s abolitionist history and in line with the movement(s) for Black lives, the Hub on Black Affairs and Community Engagement<\/strong> was founded in partnership with emeritus Professor of Political Science, Dr. Terri Jett. The Hub serves as an intersectional space, dedicated to deepening and elevating the knowledge of Black history, experiences, and possibilities, the social aspects of Black life, and the connection between Butler University and central Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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About the Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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 \u201cThe Hub,\u201d for short, is to serve as a catalyst for addressing racial justice through education about and engagement with Black affairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hub\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t

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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t

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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To keep up-to-date with Hub events and announcements, please join our Hub Newsletter listserv or follow us on our Instagram at bu_blackaffairshub. The newsletter is released monthly throughout the academic year and includes information about local community events as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t

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Hub on Black Affairs & Community Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jordan Hall, Room 171
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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bublackhub@butler.edu<\/a>

Alexis Newell
Assistant Director
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Felicia Williams
Lecturer, College of Education and Human Development
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