These items deal with the mock KKK trial that was held in Bowditch Hall in the Spring semester of 1977. During the "trial", white students were "tried" for having associations with black students.
This statement discusses the Black Studies program, addressing any misconceptions surrounding the name of the program and the essential nature of having such a program at Salem State.
This article was taken from Salem State's student newspaper, The Log. This article discusses President Meier's request a number of black students at the college at the time. This article also includes some correspondence between President Meier and…
This article consists of a student opinion on the enrollment initiative to have 50 black students attend SSC, as well as the necessity of having a "heterogenous" environment so that racism can be alleviated both on campus and in society.
This Log article discusses the goals of the initiative to enroll black students at Salem State, as well as a clarification to any misconceptions about the initiative.
These documents are derived from Black High School Day of 1972. Some include part of the program pamphlet that outlines the day's events and the purpose of the High School Day, while the article discusses the keynote speaker's speech.
These documents are derived from Black High School Day of 1972. Some include part of the program pamphlet that outlines the day's events and the purpose of the High School Day, while the article discusses the keynote speaker's speech.
These documents are derived from Black High School Day of 1975. Some include part of the program proposal that outlines the High School Day and the purpose of the High School Day, while the letter discusses what must be improved on in this upcoming…
These documents are derived from Black High School Day of 1974. Some include part of the program pamphlet that outlines the day's events and the purpose of the High School Day, while the letter briefly discusses the goal of this event.
These items discuss the interdisciplinary nature of the Black Studies Program at Salem State. The courses within the program are found within a few departments on campus at this time.
This proposal requests that students in a number of majors be made to take courses in Black Studies as part of their curriculum. Students in other majors (listed in the first paragraph of the document) are strongly encouraged to take courses in Black…
This document discusses the development of the Black Studies Program, what the Black Caucus advocated for, and what the Black Caucus recommends for Salem State to better facilitate the development of the Black Studies Programs.
These are the minutes from one of the Black Caucus meetings. These notes are comprised of an outline of the Black Studies program as presented by the program coordinator, Gerdes Fleurant.
This is a list of courses and course descriptions provided to students and faculty that can count toward the Black Studies minor. These courses were slated to be held in the Spring of 1976.
This is a list of courses and course descriptions provided to students and faculty that can count toward the Black Studies minor. These courses were slated to be held in the Spring of 1975.
Article about "activist" college campus newspapers. The article features information about the controversy about the publication of "The Black Moochie" in "The Log" at Salem State College.
James Murphy, the Chairman of the College Publications Board, informs President Meier that the Board has voted to censure him for prior restraint against the publication of the October 10, 1969 issue of 'The Log'.
The memo from President Meier states his opinion on the potential publication of Eldridge Cleaver's "The Black Moochie" in "The Log". He warns that "The Log" could have its funding taken away if it proceeds with "the purveyance of obscenity and filth…
This document is an attempt by Biology professor James Schooley to start a new campus newspaper in the wake of the controversy about 'The Log' publishing "The Black Moochie". This was the only issue of 'The Analog'.
The memo is a statement from President Frederick Meier of Salem State College regarding the decision of the Antonelli v. Hammond case. Judge Garrity found that the administration of the college has no authority or control of the student press.