The article provides insight into how supportive communities contribute to the wellbeing of Black faculty. This autoethnography centers the creation of an intentional community to support Black faculty toward experiencing joy at a historically white institution from the perspective of a Black faculty member. The findings provide an example of how a community created by and for Black faculty contributes to their joy and wellbeing in the academy. The article concludes with practical recommendations to consider the possibilities for creating community as it can impact the overall wellbeing of Black faculty.