Black students at the University of Michigan, supported by faculty and allies, launched a campus-wide strike demanding increased Black student enrollment and support services. Known as the Black Action Movement (BAM I), the strike lasted until April 2, when the university administration agreed to key demands, including a goal of 10% Black student enrollment. The protest marked a pivotal moment in the fight for racial equity in higher education.
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