Mural Title: Oiganne Grito Courage!
Artist(s): Margarita Vargas
Original Location: Unknown
Date Painted: 1976
Visible Today?: No
Photo Credit: Photography printed in 1977 issue of Drum Magazine (Volume 7, Number 3)
Description: This mural was painted by student and one-time editor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Drum Magazine, Margarita Vargas. During his time as a professor, Nelson Stevens supervised numerous issues of the Black literary publication, including contributing his own artwork and words. In addition to covering campus news and the artistic accomplishments of students, Drum Magazine reported on politics and injustices around the world. This vibrant mural, depicting a stylized face, is titled Oiganne Grito Courage! and celebrates those who speak out.