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"Speak the Truth to the People", a poem by Afro-American Poet-in Residence Mari Evans [included in the 1973 booklet, "Afro-American Activities"]

Following two years of strife, the black presence on the campus of IU Bloomington begins to articulate its cultural experience to the larger community. Herman Hudson, through the Office of Afro-American Affairs begins publication of recruitment booklets detailing the black experience at IU.  These rare and wonderful publications present a unique opportunity to understand the times, the black consciousness of the 1970s and the vision of Herman Hudson.

cover of 1973 booklet, "Afro-American Activities"

Indiana University, Bloomington's Black Culture Center, circa 1973 [109 N. Jordan location]

Clara McLeod, Librarian at Swain West Library, is pictured in 1973 recruitment booklet; mention of Main Library's housing of Afro-American Studies collection

description of Afro-American Studies courses in 1973 booklet

cover of 1976 booklet titled, "Black Culture Center"

1976 booklet details floor plans for remodeled Black Culture Center

Librarian Wilma Miller is pictured in the booklet, along with description of services provided by the Learning Resources Center at BCC, circa 1976