Tufts University Art Galleries presents “Student-Facing, Student-Focused,” an exhibition celebrating 50 years of black excellence at Tufts centered on the university’s Africana Center. The 1969 inception of the Africana Center was a catalyst for progressive change on campus that had started in the mid-1950s following the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, amplifying the voices of student-activists who called for improved university-wide support—both for themselves and for their peers.

This exhibit is a comprehensive look at the Africana Center’s efforts over the past five decades to be both student-facing and student-focused. To be student-facing is to provide a deep and broad range of support directly to students in the Tufts’ Africana community. To be student-focused is to be a strong voice for students—collaborating with Tufts administration, admissions, faculty and staff to create a more inclusive and equitable experience for all.

Organized by Katrina Moore, director of the Africana Center; Domonique T. Johnson, program manager of the Africana Center; and graduate fellow Kristen Valenti.

The exhibit will be on display in the Aidekman Arts Center through Sunday, December 15. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 5.