In fall 1969, NC State began offering Black Studies courses; these courses included black American literature, the Afro-American in America, black Americans in American politics, and black ideology. Previously, many students were going to Shaw University and St. Augustine’s College to take these classes.

African American students and employees marched to the Chancellor’s house in opposition to the suspension of African American workers (the Physical Plant fired 4 female housekeepers for refusing to work in male dorms and several men were suspended for leaving work to meet with the Chancellor).

Chancellor's Residence

Chancellor John T. Caldwell