March 13, 1969
Afro-Am room created
(Date is for when it was reported in the Sophian)
In March, 1969 the college designated a space in Davis as the African American Studies Room, described as “a convenient central meeting place” that would host mixers, receptions, and meetings of the BSA. On a “widely separated campus,” the room was intended as a place for Black students to socialize, study, or just get away from the tensions of a white college.” A handful of resource collections were also housed here, including books and music (records) related to Black and African culture.
Afro-Am Room Serves As Center For Black Girls
[Last updated on October 24, 2018]