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Culture Centers
Indiana University Bloomington

Neal–Marshall Black Culture Center

Our center welcomes and encourages participation from all IU students. We are rooted in the Black experience, and we hope you'll visit us to engage, learn, and grow in a supportive space.

About
Students from the Neal–Marshall Black Culture Center dance during CultureFest at IU Bloomington.

Quick links

  • 1969
    The year the Black Culture Center was established on campus
  • 29
    The number of student organizations affiliated with the center

A place to connect and engage

We'll help you navigate the college experience, from your first year all the way through to graduation and beyond. 

  • Students dance and celebrate together during a Neal–Marshall Black Culture Center program at IU Bloomington.

    Explore programs

    Ceremonies, block parties, and leadership opportunities—check out what we offer.

  • Students examine artwork and learn about campus resources during a guided tour at the Neal–Marshall Black Culture Center.

    Find resources

    Hang out, visit the library, or join an org—we're your home away from home.

  • The Grand Hall at the Neal–Marshall Black Culture Center, featuring round tables, chairs, a stage with curtains, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

    Rent space

    Our facilities are modern and beautiful—consider reserving a space for your next event.

Exterior of the Neal–Marshall Black Culture Center at Indiana University Bloomington, a modern limestone building with a landscaped entrance and a red campus clock.

Visit us

Our home

Our center offers welcoming spaces for study, collaboration, and community, including a library, meeting rooms, and resources that celebrate history, culture, and shared experiences. Stop by, explore, and make yourself at home.

Learn more

A student poses for a photo in front of a colorful Black History Month backdrop during a campus celebration.

Celebrate

The Legacy and Impact of Black History Month

Learn how the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center honors and celebrates Black History Month through education, reflection, and community engagement.

Get involved

We strive to be a welcoming space that fosters connection, learning, and positive change for the entire IU community.

Dr. Gloria Howell
Director, Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
 

Give back

We are committed to serving as a place where cultural heritage, history, and traditions are celebrated and explored. Your financial support helps the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center provide additional resources, programming, and services to put students on a path to achievement from the first day of classes.

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Bloomington

Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center

275 N Eagleson Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405