African American Homecoming Queen Ceremony, unknown maker from the United States

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African American Homecoming Queen Ceremony
African American Homecoming Queen Ceremony
African American Homecoming Queen Ceremony
1969
African American Homecoming Queen Ceremony , 1969
Where object was made: Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Material/technique: gelatin silver print
Credit line: Courtesy of University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries, https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-uaphotos/34919
Accession number: T2021.002
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Art and Activism: 50 Years of Africana Studies at KU
As part of its mission to address the needs of KU Black students and serve the local Black community, the Black Student Union (BSU) nominated a Black Homecoming Court in 1969. On February 26, 1970, the BSU released a set of demands to address the racism and lack of Black representation at KU. The demands included that every department have at least one Black faculty member, that funding be increased for BSU, and that Black representation on administrative and governance committees be expanded. Another key demand was additional and meaningful support for the off-campus Black Studies Program beyond being offered as a minor. The demands were supported by Black faculty and staff as well as other campus allies.
As part of its mission to address the needs of KU Black students and serve the local Black community, the Black Student Union (BSU) nominated a Black Homecoming Court in 1969. On February 26, 1970, the BSU released a set of demands to address the racism and lack of Black representation at KU. The demands included that every department have at least one Black faculty member, that funding be increased for BSU, and that Black representation on administrative and governance committees be expanded. Another key demand was additional and meaningful support for the off-campus Black Studies Program beyond being offered as a minor. The demands were supported by Black faculty and staff as well as other campus allies.