Building on the phrase ‘the future is bright’, ‘The Future is Black’ is an Afrofuturistic lens into the advancement of blackness in America. The Future is Black is a way of shining light on a future that consists of innovators, world changers and dream chasers from the African Diaspora.

Mount Holyoke celebrates Black History Month through programs that honor African and black American ancestry, recognizing the present and reflecting on the future. The events are coordinated by the Association of Pan-African Unity (APAU) student organization.