Mitchell College welcomed hundreds from the community to its 3rd Annual Letting OUR Voices Be Heard celebration on Sunday, Feb. 8, for an afternoon honoring Black history, culture, and achievement.

Held in the Clarke Auditorium and the Weller Center on Mitchell College’s campus, the free event featured dozens of dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists, poets, and speakers. The celebration also included locally owned businesses, community organizations, a DJ, live music, food trucks, and giveaways, creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the afternoon.

Letting OUR Voices Be Heard was conceived and directed by Mitchell College junior Inonda C. Peterson as a way to share the culture, history, and accomplishments of the Black community in recognition of Black History Month.

The event was sponsored in part by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, with additional support provided through vendor fees and individual donations.