When the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center was founded on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday,
January 15, 1971, its stated purposes were:

• to promote an understanding of the culture and heritage of Black Americans;
• to make easily accessible, by housing in one central location, variety of resource materials on the black experience;
• to encourage research about black people and aid in the resolution of problems that have resulted from racial discrimination and prejudice; and
• to work for the advancement of the black creative arts.

Mission Statement

The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center provides vibrant cultural and educational opportunities that explore the complexities of African and African American heritage in an effort to stimulate intellectual advancement and promote understanding among all members of the Wright State and surrounding communities. The Bolinga Center supports and promotes the access and success of African and African American students through a visionary intentional academic enrichment and advocacy plan with 100% retention as the ultimate goal. The Bolinga Center endorses the ongoing struggle for freedom both in the U.S. and throughout the African Diaspora. By leading Wright State University in its efforts to educate culturally competent global citizens, the Bolinga Center participates as a full partner in the transformation of our students and the communities we serve. The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources works closely and collaboratively with the Asian/Hispanic/Native American Center and the Women's Center, under the umbrella of the Multicultural Center.