On May 3, 1968, more than 100 students occupied the Bursar’s Office in a peaceful protest lasting 38 hours. The activists aimed to raise awareness about the lack of academic, housing, counseling and financial resources available for Black students on campus. By the end of the Takeover, Northwestern administrators agreed to some of the students’.
This Black History Month we're delighted to highlight a Houstonian who's made a huge difference in achieving equality for African Americans. He was one of the first Black students to integrate the University of Houston.