The purpose of the A’subuhi Multicultural Council as well as the other minority councils is two-fold (1) It is an organization which seeks to build a supportive network both socially an academically for the minority students living in the residence hall in order to foster a receptive environment to individuals of varying cultures and ethnic diversity. (2) It is an organization which seeks to function as an education vehicle by promoting and planning various programs, guest speakers, lectures, films etc. for the benefit of not only the minority student population, but for the entire population of the residence hall. The organization also functions as a news source to minority residents regarding information of events taking place on campus and in the immediate Ann Arbor that are pertinent to their cultural interest. The A’subuhi Cultural Center and Lounge is the central meeting place of the organization. The purpose of the lounge is two-fold 1) The lounge is the central meeting place for the official activities of the organization, a place within the residence hall where members can feel comfortable with their difference in a supportive environment and share these experiences and differences with others. The official statement of purpose of the multicultural lounges throughout the housing system can obtained through the University of Michigan Housing Office, Student Activities Building. The official lounge usage policy is stated on the outside of the A’subuhi Cultural Center and Lounge and can be obtained from the Diversity Peer Educators, or any officer within the organization for public information/knowledge.