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, March 11, 2011

Save Africana Committee Brings Awareness of the Issues to the Board of Trustees!

This morning, member of the Save Africana Center and their allies braved the cold to show their support for the ASRC.  Several SAC members gained access to the Trustees' Open Meeting, where info packets were distributed and Candace was able to make some remarks to the Board. Check out the photos of some of us standing outside the Statler during the meeting and our video spoof of last December's meeting with the President and Provost in Willard Straight Hall!  Stay tuned for additional footage and reports from the press conference!   Thanks to everyone who came out this morning and made our actions a success!





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