The Commons Lounge and Earl Moseley, Jr. Resource Library

The Pan African Action Committee (PAAC) initiated the process of creating a multicultural center on the Texas State campus in 2016, as part of their 10 Points Program. The Multicultural Lounge and Black Students' Resource Library opened for student use in Spring 2017. Funds from the committee and alumni were used to refurbish and provide furniture for the library. 

Texas State University first opened its doors to African American students in 1963, following court ordered desegregation. Georgia Hoodye Cheathan, Helen Jackson Franks, Gloria Odoms Powell, Dana J. Smith, and Mabeleen Washington Wozniak were the first African American women to attend TXST. Over 50 years later, African American and Hispanic students make up 51 percent of TXST student demographics. The university was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2011. 

In Fall 2020, the Black Students' Resource Library was renamed after Earl Moseley, Jr. A constant mentor and friend to all who knew him, Moseley helped establish the Coalition of Black Faculty & Staff at TXST, served as the first hall director for Blanco Hall on campus, and was the first African American to sit on San Marcos City Council. PAAC dedicates the Library in his honor. 

• TXST student and registered TXST student organizations can request to use the space. Please see the Honors College website for reservation information.
• Requests for events held 8am-5pm must be open to the public to allow students to continue use of the lounge.
• Registered student organizations may request a reservation for an event held after 5pm during fall and spring.