Angus Williams, singer-songwriter and MCAS ’25, assembled a strong combination of artistic conversation and performance pieces in celebration of Black History Month this past Thursday evening. Living in Color showcased poetry, dance, gospel, and jazz music through which performers explored tensions within and outside of the Black community. Williams, also known by his stage name…
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