
Wright State University's Bolinga Cultural Center provides a variety of special programs, activities,
and student services that celebrate diverse African cultural identities while fostering lasting friendships among all
people.
The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center (BBCRC) opened
on January 15, 1971, as a tribute to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. The word Bolinga means love in Lingala, an African language. The center's
focus is to serve Wright State
University's community through a series of programs intended
to attract, educate, and share with all in a spirit of unity, harmony,
and love. The center functions to address a broad spectrum of academic,
cultural, and personal concerns
of Wright State's Black student population.
The center, in conjunction with WSU departments, organizations
or community groups, hosts visiting minority scholars and professionals from various segments of
the Miami Valley community for lectures and presentations. The
Video Series sponsors documentary and culturally-beneficial
films/videos. Additionally, the center subscribes to newspapers, magazines
and other
forms of literature and information reflecting
African American culture and interests.
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