Betty Shabazz Cultural
Center
The Betty Shabazz Cultural Center, located at 2 Dunlap Place, provides
cultural space for students of African descent. The space is used
throughout the academic year for members of the Mount Holyoke College
community to gather and to hold classes, lectures, or social events.
The center was established in 1973 and was originally known as
the Martha Rolston Perkins Cultural Center. Ms. Perkins was, at
the time, the oldest living African American Alumna (class of 1898).
In 1980 the name of the center was changed to the Betty Shabazz
Cultural Center to honor the wife of slain civil rights leader Malcolm
X.
The Betty Shabazz Cultural Center is open to the entire Mount Holyoke
Community. During the academic year, the house is open 7:00 PM to
midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday.
The center can be reserved by any member of the Mount Holyoke College
community who wishes to host an event or special function. The center
is staffed with housesitters who are responsible for the running
and maintenance of the center. Contact APAU (Association of Pan-African
Unity) and the house coordinator for further details.
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