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Flambeau, FSU Blacks Stage Protest, April 21, 1971

A photograph of a Black FSU student holding a protest sign reading "Stop Now!! Discriminatory Actions on FSU's Campus Or ELSE!!!!??" The photograph includes a caption.

Flambeau, Black Joins Squad, November 25, 1969

A newspaper article announcing an opportunity for Black women to join the FSU cheerleading squad, an attempt by the cheerleaders to have their squad better represent the student body.

A Tribute to Dr. Bobby E. Leach

A tribute written for the dedication of the Dr. Bobby E. Leach Center. The tribute highlights Dr. Leach's career as the highest-ranking African American in the FSU administration.

Flambeau, Doby FSU's Queen, November 16, 1970

A newspaper article reporting on the historic win of FSU's first Black Homecoming Queen, Doby Flowers.

Dr. Bobby E. Leach

A photograph of Dr. Bobby E. Leach.

Flambeau, Black Studies Courses, March 7, 1969

An announcement for the new Black Studies curriculum at FSU and a list of the courses that will be offered.

Flambeau Editorials, March 10, 1969

An editorial highlighting the hard work of the Afro-American Student Union to start the Black Studies program at FSU, as well as the expected outcomes of the new program.

Flambeau Forum, October 2, 1963

A series of editorial articles about the discrimination that Black students in Tallahassee faced in the 1960s, including discrimination in restaurants surrounding the FSU campus.

Calvin Patterson

A photograph of Calvin Patterson, the first African American student who accepted a football scholarship to attend FSU.

Flambeau front page, February 12, 1970

A newspaper page including the article "Black Affairs Commission Named," which covers the formation of a Faculty Senate committee to identify minority student problems and recommend appropriate actions.