LibGuides: History and Future of the Black Studies Department: Exhibit Highlights

Introduction

A History of Activism

A special thanks to our photographers:
Gabby Jeronimo - Trayvon Martin One Year Vigil
Roberto LoBianco - Speak Out on Racial Climate of Campus
Sarah Eames - Solidarity with Ferguson, #lastwordsproject, Die In Demonstration, Rally to Save Black Studies

#itooamsunynewpaltz

Inspired by #itooamharvard - “A photo campaign highlighting the faces and voices of black students at Harvard College. Our voices often go unheard on this campus, our experiences are devalued, our presence is questioned-- this project is our way of speaking back, of claiming this campus, of standing up to say: We are here. This place is ours. We, TOO, are Harvard. The #itooamharvard photo campaign is inspired by I, Too, Am Harvard, a play based on interviews with members of the black community exploring and affirming our diverse experiences as black students at Harvard College.” The campaign is also a reference to the classic poem “I, Too” by Langston Hughes.

I, Too, Am Suny New Paltz Tumblr
"Just an hour away from the colorful city of New York, there is the SUNY College at New Paltz. A campus that prides itself on being diverse and friendly, SUNY New Paltz is not any different from any other predominantly white campus. Here at SUNY New Paltz, students of color are bombarded with micro aggressions, white-filled classrooms, and blatant disregard everyday. Constantly, our voices are silenced. Inspired by I, Too, Am Harvard, we share with you, the black voices of SUNY New Paltz."

Library Guides & Databases
Research Guides	Databases A-Z	Library Catalog	Ask a Librarian	Library Home Page	SUNY New Paltz

History and Future of the Black Studies Department

Introduction

A History of Activism

#itooamsunynewpaltz

Timeline

#iamblackstudies

Black Solidarity Day

Black Student Union

African Women's Alliance