BAACC在一个肯定的环境中支持黑人/非裔美国学生, 欢迎, 公平的, 包容, 和多样化，以培养归属感在伊利诺伊大学和其他地方, 以促进人类潜能和成长为目标.

The Center's mission is to mainly serve students of African descent on our campus by providing them with resources that will guarantee a smoother transition to this university; create a sense of belonging here and in their new communities where applicable, 也让人们认识到我们独特而美丽的非洲文化.

BAACC的目标是提高对非洲文化的认识，同时创造一种归属感. 要有更高层次的黑人意识, 各种文化和人民之间的进步和相互理解. 在大学内提供信息、支持、社区和提高文化意识.