On April 19, 1969, Cornell students made history when they occupied Willard Straight Hall after a year long struggle for a more inclusive and diverse University. 33 hours later their courageous stance led to the establishment of the Africana Studies and Research Center-- an internationally acclaimed institution that has been a leader in the field of Africana Studies ever since.

42 years later, the struggle continues...

Friday, February 4, 2011

Sign the Petition to Support the Autonomy of the Africana Studies and Research Center at Cornell!

Students stand in support of the Willard Straight Hall Takeover in 1969


Hi Everyone--

Thanks for visiting our website.  This site is currently under construction-- please check back next week for more information about organizing events, news and media updates, and much more!

In the meantime, please consider signing the Petition to Save the Africana Studies and Research Center!

You don't need to be a Cornell student (or even be affiliated with the university) to make a statement to President Skorton and Provost Fuchs that their unilateral decision-making is unacceptable, particularly considering the university was recently awarded the designation of an "Institution of Community Engagement" by the Carnegie Foundation!

We now have well over 1,000 signatures on the petition, but we need your support, as well!  Please read and sign our statement to the university administration today!


Please also consider checking out our blog and joining us on Facebook!  The Facebook site contains video footage, event announcements, and more!
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