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October 31, 2018 October 31, 1957
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Florence Mwangi, Smith’s first African student, is interviewed by the Sophian

October 31, 1957 Florence Mwangi, Smith’s first African student, is interviewed by the Sophian Florence […]

Sarah Arnold
October 29, 2018 February 9, 1967
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An early version of Smith’s Black Students’ Alliance

February 9, 1967 An early version of Smith’s Black Students Alliance (Date is for when […]

Sarah Arnold
October 14, 2018 September 19, 1968
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Summer tutorial program held on campus for local black high school students

Summer 1968 Summer tutorial program held on campus for local black high school students In […]

Sarah Arnold
October 28, 2018 November 14, 1968
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Sophian reports on UMass demands, sit-ins

November 14, 1968 Sophian reports on UMass demands, sit-ins In the wake of a series […]

Sarah Arnold
October 25, 2018 February 20, 1969
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Nancy Grant ‘71 writes Sophian article on difficulties in recruiting black students → Dean Sehmann and students respond

February 20, 1969 Nancy Grant ‘71 writes Sophian article on difficulties in recruiting black students […]

Sarah Arnold
October 28, 2018 October 16, 1969
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Louise B. Hall ‘68 becomes assistant director of admissions

Fall 1969 Louise B. Hall ‘68 becomes assistant director of admissions (October 16 is when […]

Sarah Arnold
October 28, 2018 December 1, 1969
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Black Experience Week in the consortium

December 1, 1969 Black Experience Week in the consortium Highlighted by a visit from keynote […]

Sarah Arnold
October 28, 2018 March 12, 1970
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The Black Theater Workshop is sponsored by the theater department

March 12, 1970 The Black Theater Workshop is sponsored by the theater department (Date is […]

Sarah Arnold
October 28, 2018 October 16, 1970
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The Black Theater Workshop presents ‘Tiger’

October 16-19, 1970 The Black Theater Workshop presents ‘Tiger’ In a continuation of its work […]

Sarah Arnold
October 28, 2018 February 18, 1971
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Black students create committee in support of Angela Davis’ acquittal

February 18, 1971 Black students create committee in support of Angela Davis’ acquittal; Students form […]

Sarah Arnold
October 28, 2018 April 15, 1971
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Report on racism in Scales and integrated residence life

April 15, 1971 Report on racism in Scales and integrated residence life The April 15th […]

Sarah Arnold
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