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  • Collection: Race & Space

David Hinton

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David Hinton, an African American student leader, on the phone.

David Thompson

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First African American at N.C. State to win All American award. Led N.C. State to the 1974 NCAA Basketball Championship

Defensive Violence is Justified

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Dr. Howard Fuller was first introduced to the Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina as a member of the Urban league and community organizer. In the late 1960s, Fuller participated in the Black Power movement and founded the Malcolm X Liberation…

Director R.W. Shoffner to Chancellor John T. Caldwell

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Thought you might be interested in the invitation list and attendance at our five football game luncheons held at Carter stadium this fall.

The enclosed report gives you some idea about the number of different people who were our guests.

Dorm Party

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A group of students, both black and white, participate in a dorm party in the 1970s.

Downtown Raleigh, 1970s

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This image represents the lack of mobility for black men and women in the East Raleigh/South Park neighborhoods. Black citizens were often confined to pre-approved segregated areas. With few options for housing and employment, black families…

Dr. Augustus M. Witherspoon

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Dr. Augustus M. Witherspoon received his Ph.D. from NC State in 1971, becoming only the second black student to receive a doctorate from the university. He became an instructor upon graduation and would eventually become the first black teacher in…

Dr. Lawrence M. Clark

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Dr. Lawrence M. Clark was instrumental in the implementation of all affirmative action and equal employment opportunity initiatives on NC State's campus. Dr. Clark worked in the Office of the Provost from 1974 to 1995.

Emiline Davis

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This image represents the men and women who were often displaced due to city urban renewal programs. Though just about every citizen had an opinion as to where investment was most needed, not everyone had a voice in the political process. Downtown…