Timeline of events that led to the creation of the UW BSU Flashcards
When was the BSU formed?
Winter 1968
When was the series of events that pushed the BCU to be more militant?
Spring 1968
When did the BSU take over Odegaard’s office?
May 6 1968
When was the black studies program formed?
Autumn 1968
What is the first demand?
All decisions/plans affecting black students must be made in consultation with the BSU
what is the second demand?
The BSU should be given financial resources to recruit and tutor non-white students
what is the third demand?
The Black Student Planning Committee must be set up under the control of BSU
what is the fourth demand?
BSU must work closely with administration + faculty to recruit black teachers/admin
What is the fifth demand?
There must be black representatives on the music faculty
When was the 13th amendment made and what is it about?
December 6, 1865; it ended slavery
When was the 14th amendment made and what is it about?
July 9, 1868; It granted citizenship status
When was the 15th amendment made and what is it about
February 3, 1870; it established the right to vote
What is the first characteristic of race as a social construct?
Always political
What is the second characteristic of race as a social construct?
More than just phenotype
What is the third characteristic of race as a social construct?
Changes across time and space
