To mark the opening of a new online exhibition about African American activism at Northeastern between 1963 and 1978, Snell Library in March held a panel discussion featuring former students and staff members who were part of the action.

Panelists remembered some of the significant events of the time, such as a list of thirteen demands students made to President Asa Knowles in 1968.

The students were seeking, among other things, better support services for African American students, an increase in the numbers of African American students and faculty, more financial aid, and more African American-themed courses.

Knowles responded favorably to the demands, which later led to the establishment of the African American Institute and the African American Studies department, among other changes.

The online exhibition can be accessed at www.lib.neu.edu/archives/africanamericanactivism.

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