Welcome

Due to COVID-19, the House is physically closed for Fall 2020, and its staff members are working remotely. Please visit our social media (Instagram/Facebook: @YaleAfAmHouse) or website for regular updates on our virtual programming, or contact AfAmHouse@yale.edu with questions.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and know that we are sending you all the House love!

NOTE: The House’s 50th-anniversary celebration has been postponed to October 2021. Details forthcoming.

Upcoming Events

NACC Holiday Party!
12/06/2021 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
AACC Game Night!
12/06/2021 - 7:15pm to 8:30pm
AACC Game Night!
12/13/2021 - 7:15pm to 8:30pm
Indigenous Graduate Network: Arts & Crafts Night
12/14/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Contact Info

211 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06511
tele: 203.432.4132
email: afamhouse@yale.edu

Building Hours
Sunday through Thursday: 4-10p 
Friday: 4-8p
Saturday: 1-5p 

Visit Black Church at Yale
10a-12p on Sundays while classes are in session

African Drum & Dance Class & Circle of Healing
Drum & Dance Class on Mondays 6-9p, Saturdays 3:30- 6:30p
Drum Circle on last Sunday of the Month 5-6:30 p
For more information: 203.887.2737

Bias Reporting & Response

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