Pride and Struggle
Desirous of control over selecting leadership of the Afro-American Studies department, complaints about the physical conditon and relocation of "Black House", among other issues, the Black Student Union presents their demands in writing. The language is strident, uncompromising and threatening. This is a document that exudes the frustration and rage of the times.
1971, demands made by Black Student Union [page 2]
In response to a "State of the Campus" address by Chancellor Byrum Carter which confronted racial tension at IU, Bloomington, Vice Chancellor for the Office of Afro-American Affairs, Herman Hudson and the Dean of Students, Thomas Schreck, issue a joint statement offering recommendations for change
Hudson-Schreck statement, circa 1972 [page 2 of 3]
Hudson-Schreck statement, circa 1972 [page 3 of 3]
1972 arrest of 2 black coeds at Main Library "for talking" sparks this flyer calling for all black students to attend Chancellor Carter's State of the Campus address
cover of 1972-1973 Black Faculty and Staff Directory; "Black Faculty and Staff Together Through Unity and Action" ["motto" noted at bottom of page]
detail, 1972-1973 Black Faculty and Staff Directory noting single black librarian, Clara McLeod at Swain West Library