Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.). African American Institute
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
African American Institute records
Collection
Identifier: A081
Overview
In February 1969, Northeastern University's African American students submitted a proposal to establish the Afro-American Institute and a Black Studies Department. Students envisioned that the Afro-American Institute would provide an academic, cultural, and political base for black students on campus. Northeastern University's Board of Trustees approved setting up the Afro-American Institute in the Forsyth Annex and appointed Charles Turner director. At the Norfolk House in John Eliot...
Dates:
1967-2001
Filtered By
- Subject: African Americans -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Massachusetts -- Boston X