1968 protests at Columbia University called attention to 'Gym Crow' and got worldwide attention
- Written by Stefan M. Bradley, Chair, Department of African American Studies, Loyola Marymount University
Black power militant H. Rap Brown and Stokely Carmichael (right) appeared at a sit-in protest at Columbia University in New York City on April 26, 1968.AP“If they build the first story, blow it up. If they sneak back at night and build three stories, burn it down. And if they get nine stories built, it’s yours. Take it over, and...
