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  • Collection: Race & Space

WPAK/WKNC FM

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WPAK/WKNC-FM was a vital resource for the Good Neighbor Council and NCSU's overall image. WKNC fostered critical discussions concerning race in America, promoted social and educational events, and expanded North Carolina State University's community…

What's the Biggest Problem Facing NCSU's Blacks Today?

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This newspaper article in a special edition of The Technician interviewed black NCSU students on what challenges they face at the university. 

We are Tolerated, Say Black Students

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In thisTechnician article, black students discuss how they are treated on campus.

Voices Extra Vol. 1, No. 3

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"The Group" printed a newsletter called Voices. In the first volume, they recount "Worker Sympathy Demonstration No. 1" held in support of the Physical Plant employees in partnership with the Society of Afro-American Culture.The demonstration was…

University of Georgia Vice Chancellor H.F. Robinson to NCSU Chancellor John Caldwell

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Dear John:

I have just read your most stirring remarks in Summer, 1968 issue of Phi Kappa Phi Journal entitled, "Where Do We Begin?" These words were most appropriate on the occasion of the funeral of Martin Luther King and I am glad to see them…

Two Students Working in a Lab

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A black and a white student work together in a lab.

Trial of 16 Workers Arrested in Chancellor's Office

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After Physical Plant employees were arrested for trespassing in Chancellor Caldwell's office, "The Group" showed their support by raising awareness of the arrests on campus. They encouraged students and university employees to attend the trial of the…

Things Look Pretty Black

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In this article, the author discusses racial violence and strife occurring across the country and urges blacks and whites to set aside their differences and realized they "are the same."

The Student as Nigger

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In this likely controversial piece, the author compares the student to the "nigger." His philosophical piece argues that the establishment is keeping down the student in much the same way white racists have kept down black Americans.

The 43 Grievances

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On March 24, 1969, Chancellor John T. Caldwell released his item-by-item response to each of the 43 grievances submitted to him by Physical Plant employees. Caldwell's responses are a mix of acceding that the grievance is justified, stating the…