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Welcome to The Mary Lou Williams Center For Black Culture

Dedicated to building community, fostering belonging, and cultivating joy for ALL Black people at Duke University.

Home Belonging Identity and Cultural Centers Mary Lou Williams Center For Black Culture

The Modern Day Lou

Kwanzaa flyer with cultural print and date of the event. (dec. 4th, 5:30-7pm in wellness 148)
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Black Family Brunch 2024
FDOC FALL 2024
Mary Lou Day and our Grand Reopening
First Friday back in The Lou!
Students gather and attend Black Convocation 2023
MLWC 40th Anniversary Gala 2023
Black Family Brunch 2024
MLWC 40th Anniversary Gala 2023
Black Family Brunch 2024
Cookout for The Culture 2024
2024 Graduates at Final Honors
MLWC and peers celebrate spring 2023
Our 2024 graduates!
Cookout for The Culture 2024
Class of 2024 Alumna join us for Cookout for The Culture!
two black women attending a brunch in a room with green table cloths
Black Students at Black Convocation
a family of three, a son and his parents take a picture at the black family brunch.
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Resource Highlight

The Black Book

Looking for Black Faculty and Staff members or new recommendations ranging from restaurants, places of worship to hair salons? Check out the Black Book! The best resource to help navigate Black Duke and the greater Durham community! Wanting to send in a recommendation? Email us at marylou@duke.edu

Check out the 2024-2025 Black Book

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

The Mary Lou Crew Feature

This individual has worked to help champion the Black Cultural experience for the Black Duke community. Check to see what they're up to this month!
Welcome Ashley Turnbull to The Lou Crew as our Assistant Director of Training and Assessment! Get to Know Ashley on our "About" page!
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