In protest of poor campus conditions and lack of institutional support, Black students at Bowie State College (now Bowie State University) seized the administration building. The student-led action was part of a broader wave of activism during the Civil Rights era, demanding improved educational resources and greater respect for Black students. Their bold stance led to significant reforms and amplified the voice of student activism at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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