East Carolina University

The Ledonia Wright Cultural Center opened its doors in October of 1995. It is named for a popular and respected university professor who founded and advised the university's first African-American student organization and occupies the Bloxton House. The Center serves as a facility for research, educational programming and as the repository for the university's collection of African and African-American art.

Located in the Bloxton House in the heart of the University's east campus, the center features a newspaper reading room stocked with Cultural newspapers from across the nation, a main lounge and reception area, two conference rooms, and an art gallery where African and African-American art is on display. Works of art by East Carolina students are featured throughout the center. The purpose of the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center is:

To serve as an educational, social and cultural support system for African-American students at the university
To increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of African-American history and culture by the university and greater community through the development and implementation of culture-specific programming
To promote a culturally sensitive environment while providing a forum for a healthy and informed cross-cultural exchange between diverse populations on campus
To promote the establishment of traditions of excellence in academics and leadership for African-American students at ECU

Dates: 1995-present