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... > social science subjects > sociology > race, ethnicity and migration > black studies > campus politics > black studies at the City College of New York

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black studies at the City College of New York  

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  • On June 28, 1969, after consideration of the student and community protests and agitation for more relevant education for African and other ethnic communities, the City College administration submitted a proposal to the Board of Higher Education of the City of New York for the establishment of an Urban and Ethnic Studies Program. An ad hoc committee appointed by the acting president had drafted the recommendation for the program in accordance with the recommendation of the faculty senate. [Source: Encyclopedia of Black Studies; Black Studies, City College of New York]

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