As February comes to a close, the Collegian reflects on how the UMass community celebrated Black History Month and — most importantly — the ways in which Black life and culture thrive on campus and in the surrounding communities. While we are highlighting our coverage from this past month, working to uplift the voices of the Black community is a continuous effort within and beyond our paper, and extends beyond a single month or special issue.

While reading, listen along to this playlist, compiled by MDC staffers.

From the arts section

From the news section

From the opinion section