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...

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The Struggle to Save the Africana Studies and Research Center makes the Ithaca Times! In other news, still no word from the Cornell Daily Sun...

Many thanks to Managing Editor Rob Montana for the article he ran today in the Ithaca Times, titled, "Africana Assault: Cornell Center's faculty, students, alumni fighting to retain identity in face of proposed changes."


You can read Montana's article in its entirety here.


Thanks for the support, Ithaca!  You're gorges!!!
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