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...

Campus Activism

Two days after Cornell administrators announced the restructuring of the ASRC-- and on the last day of classes for the fall semester-- dozens of members of the Cornell community marched from the Africana Studies and Research Center across campus to President Skorton's office in protest of the administration's unilateral decision-making:


Students challenge University administrators to take their commitments to stakeholder dialogue and participatory decision-making seriously:


Cornell Students organize a Flash Mob in Olin Library to bring attention to the closure of the Education Department and the restructuring of the 
Africana Studies and Research Center:


Cornell students speak out in support of an autonomous Center and call for greater transparency and stakeholder outreach from university administrators:
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