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Tyehimba

Tyheimba Graduates at the pre-ceremony with raised fists.

Tyehimba Celebration

Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready!

What is Tyehimba?

Tyehimba is the Afrocentric Celebration designed for graduates of the ÷ to acknowledge their achievements. The wordTyehimbameans “We Stand as a Nation,” and this celebration recognizes students and the village that have helped them reach this milestone.

How do I register and what do I get?

The registration link and additional information will be provided early March.

Registration includes:

  • Certificate
  • Group Picture
  • Participation T-shirt
  • Celebration Tassel

Submit your registration informationonlineand pay the registration fee by credit card via ourpayment site, or with a money order by visiting or mailing it tothe African American Cultural & Resource Center located at 60 W Charlton St. Money orders should be addressed to the ÷. No personal checks will be accepted.

The African American Cultural & Resource Center
60 W. Charlton St.
PO Box 210386
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0386

Registration Link: the updated link will be provided early March.

Be sure your email address is correct when you register as all further communication will occur via email.

Important things to know:

All graduates must provide their own mortarboard cap and gown, and should you choose to wear it, a kente cloth stole. The AACRC will have a limited number of customized kente cloth stoles (pictured above) available to purchase for an additional $25. If you wish to order an AACRC stole, please indicate it on your online registration form and purchase the stole on our payment site. You can also purchase non-customized kente cloth stoles from the ÷ bookstore and Kilimanjaro Art Store at the corner of Ludlow and Clifton Ave. The AACRC stoles will be provided of rehearsal unless otherwise requested.


What does Tyehimba look like?
Take a look at the 2023 celebration highlight video produced by J/L Productions:


We look forward to celebrating with you! For questions, please contact us at (513) 556-1177 or.