Black joy can mean a lot of things; here the author is talking specifically about racially affirming opportunities for celebration and recreation on campus. Fostering Black joy on campus is contextually based and will look different based on institution type. Universities need to be intentional in making a commitment to taking Black joy seriously. Five steps for taking Black joy seriously are: (1) understanding the dynamism of Black student life; (2) reviewing campus policies; (3) listening to Black students; (4) questioning the policing of Black congregation; and (5) investing.