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Constitution of the Society of Afro-American Culture, 1968
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)
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Charter Members of the Society of Afro-American Culture, 1968
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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SAAC Black Orientation Form Letter, August 10, 1971
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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Society of Afro-American Culture to Dean Banks Talley, November, 22, 1971
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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No Blacks on Campus, ca. 1972
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…
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"A Statement of Support to the Non-Academic Workers by the Society of Afro-American Culture," March 18, 1969
Signed by Dupree Simmons, the public relations coordinator of the Society of Afro-American Culture, this March 18, 1969 statement of support argued that NC State undervalued its non-academic African American workers. In the statement, SAAC called for…
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"Racism alive and well," 1973
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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"Dean reassures blacks of progress," November 15, 1973
"Dean reassures blacks of progress" discusses a letter written by Dean of Student Affairs Banks Talley to African American students. In the letter, Talley reassures students of his support for a "Black Cultural Center." The article also addresses…
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"More Quail Roost," May 5, 1974
In this May 5, 1974 letter to the editor of NC State's Technician, seven student leaders declared their support for an African American cultural center. The students requested that the administration allocate the Society of Afro-American Culture the…
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"SAAC demands," February 13, 1974
A letter to the editor authored by NC State senior David V. Brooks, "SAAC demands" criticized student leaders for their support for allocating the Print Shop for an African American cultural center. The letter specifically took issue with student…
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Donna Logan to Catherine Reynolds, March 31, 1969
In this letter, Donna Logan, president of State's Mates, explains to Catherine Reynolds that the Mrs. NC State pageant had replaced the talent shows.