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, March 23, 2011

Crisis in Black Higher Education: An Interview with Africana Faculty

Please click on the link below to view an interview with Professor James Turner, Professor Robert Harris, Professor N'Dri Assie-Lumumba, and Professor Abdul Nanji, which details many of the issues concerning the unilateral decision to move the Africana Studies and Research Center into the College of Arts & Sciences.  http://blip.tv/file/4922632

Special thanks to Cornell Alumna Anika Daniels-Osaze for her TV show Crisis in Black Higher Education, and for conducting and publicizing this important interview.
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