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"Racism alive and well," 1973

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An opinion article, "Racism Alive and Well" details the views of the State Sentinel concerning the Society of Afro-American Culture's request for the use of the NC State Print Shop as a cultural center. The article declares that creating separate…

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No Blacks on Campus, ca. 1972

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The newsletter of the Society of Afro-American culture allowed students to share essays and poetry specific to African American campus life. This ca. 1972 editorial by member Karaan Rabu appeared in the newsletter, and encouraged black NC State…

Society of Afro-American Culture to Dean Banks Talley, November, 22, 1971

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This letter from the Society of Afro-American Culture to Dean Banks Talley outlines African American students' critiques of university hiring practices, a lack of African American representation on campus committees, and low African American…

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SAAC Black Orientation Form Letter, August 10, 1971

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Signed by Arthur Lee, chairman of the Society of Afro-American Culture, this form letter welcomes African American students to NC State for a "Black Orientation program."

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Charter Members of the Society of Afro-American Culture, 1968

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Sixty-three students founded the Society of Afro-American Culture at NC State in 1968. This document list the names of the charter members.

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Constitution of the Society of Afro-American Culture, 1968

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Founded in 1968, the Society of Afro-American Culture was a student led organization endorsed by NC State. The constitution defines the purpose of the organization and outlines its structure and administrative duties. (4 pages)

"Request met: Talley gives black students first floor Print Shop," March 13, 1974

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The decision to allow black students access to the first floor of the print shop for the development of a cultural center was made official Monday in a letter from Banks C. Talley, Dean of Student Affairs. The letter addressed to Don Bell, president…

"Quail Roost: Students, administrators see conference differently," February 6, 1974

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A weekend conference between black and white student leaders and University Officials has drawn both criticism and praise from those involved. The conference, held at Quail Roose, near Durham, was sponsored by the Department of Student Development to…

"Chancellor John T. Caldwell posing with North Carolina State University student government officials at Memorial Bell Tower," 1969

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Photograph of Chancellor John Tyler Caldwell, second from right, posing with student leaders in front of the NCSU Memorial Tower. Eric Moore, then-president of the Society of Afro-American Culture, stands to the left of Caldwell.

"SAAC tactics not promoting racial unity," November 5, 1973

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Chancellor Caldwell’s private meeting with Don Bell and several SAAC members Thursday afternoon as this Liaison Committee meeting does nothing to improve the black-white relationship on this campus. Bell’s refusal to speak up during the…

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