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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, Culture and Religion Mary Lou Williams Center For Black Culture

The Modern Day Lou

Pack Your Bags!

On the Way, our multi-day retreat, is back and we're headed to South Carolina!

OTW is a program open to first year and second-year undergraduate students funded by the Reginaldo Howard Leadership Program. Join us to discover how your racial and ethnic heritage can be a source of strength in higher education. During those days you will have the opportunity to engage with Duke Faculty/Staff and Alumni, visit the International African American Museum, and an overnight stay in Charleston, SC at NO ADDITIONAL COST. This Fall break experience will take place October 10th-13th with the overnight experience in Charleston, SC October 12th-13th. 

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 2023-2024 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!