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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 Log article discusses the status of the plan to enroll 50 black students at Salem State.

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.

This pamphlet outlines the Black Studies minor program at Salem State, describing the classes that can be used to fulfill the minor requirements.

The document shows the number of Black students in each class at Salem State College from 1970-1972.

This item is a notice about a public program called "Some of Your Best Friends." It included a film and discussion,

This article discusses who the "homosexual" is, drawing on stereotypes and the Kinsey scale to make that identification.

An apology because "last week's" lecture was not as successful and "was understandably unfavorable."

How "society" views homosexuality.

The relationship between religion and homosexuality.

How the Gay Liberation movement and heterosexuals connect.

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'.

President Meier responds to the letter from James Murphy regarding the censure by the College Publications Board.

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…

The anonymous student expresses his anger that "our Log is gone" due to the actions of the editors of the paper.

The document is an extensive report on the censorship of 'The Log'. It contains a detailed timeline of actions, copies of relevant documents, etc.

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.

A letter to the editor written by an unnamed student from the class of 1977.

This column discusses some history of the "modern Gay movement", including the Stonewall riots.

The column talks about a recent article in Time magazine.

The column looks at the psychology of homophobia.

A column written by a student member of the SSC Gay Center about their experiences at Salem State.

"This week we offer the thoughts and views of a Gay woman student from SSC"

This column focuses on STDs

This is a followup column to one published on November 5th, 1975. This column goes into detail on the student's relationship.

The column looks at homophobia in law enforcement, psychology, etc.

The article discusses the tearing down of signs advertising the play "Cabaret".

The article discusses an interview in the magazine "Psychology Today" about stereotypes.

A member of the Class of 1977 calls for activism rather than just educating "the straight community".

A review of Wainwright Churchill's book "Homosexual Behaviour Among Males"

On the importance of "coming out".

Free speech and the Theatre Department's production of "Boys in the Band"

The article discusses the common stereotype of "homosexuals as child molesters" and presents research that shows the stereotype is wrong.

The article discusses psychology research into the "causes of homosexuality".

The article discusses homophobia

The column discussed Anita Bryant and her anti-LGBTQ activism

A review of "The War Widow"

The column discusses posters for Gay Film Night being ripped down around campus.

The column discusses the author's trip to the New England Gay Conference

The column discusses the "difference between male and female homosexuality."

Contains several articles related to the "Black Moochie" censorship case.

The issue contains several articles on the censorship of the Log.

Contains articles and letters to the editor regarding the Log censorship case

Digitized pages from the Log that cover the censorship of the Log and the Black Panther Party.

Article regarding the legal case (Antonelli vs. Hammond)

Text of the Antonelli vs Hammond decision

Three letters to the editor in reaction to the Some of Your Best Friends column about the morality of homosexuality

These items document the beginnings of the Black Caucus, including mission and goals, position papers, by-laws, etc.

The Plain Brown Wrapper was an alternative newspaper published by SSC students. It was funded privately. There is mention of the Log dispute.

This special edition concerns the confiscation of the newspaper.

This special edition concerns the attempted confiscation of copies of the Independent Log.

The notes concern the censorship of the Log

The notes concern a sit-in in reaction to "the Log situation"

Page 12 of the May 22, 1970 issue of the Log. There is a reference to the censorship issue on the right side of the page

The paper contains an article about the situation at Salem State, including mention of the Log censorship.

Statement in support of President Meier and copy of an article from the Beverly Times about the Log issue.

This meeting focused on the history and mission of the Afro-Am Society (student group)

This meeting deals with the Black Studies Program