On May 6, 1967, approximately 400 students at Cheyney State College (now Cheyney University of Pennsylvania), the nation’s oldest historically Black college, staged a takeover of the administration building to protest inadequate funding, poor facilities, and a lack of representation in academic decision-making. The peaceful protest lasted several days and called attention to systemic inequalities within higher education. The students’ demands included curriculum reforms, more Black faculty, and better campus conditions—sparking a broader movement for equity at HBCUs across the country.
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