Cultural exchange initiatives in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

The Frederick Douglass Unity House, located at 285 Old Westport Road in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a university institution established in 1995 as part of UMass Dartmouth's commitment to supporting its diverse student body. The Unity House provides a welcoming environment for ALANA students (African/Black, Latin@/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/Indigenous, and Allies), offering support for academic, cultural, recreational, and social activities. Working in collaboration with the campus and community, the Frederick Douglass Unity House aims to empower and transform the student experience, with a focus on ALANA students, to promote lifelong learning. The mission of the Unity House is to create an inclusive environment that meets the academic, cultural, informational, and social needs of students, faculty, and staff of color.