LEARN MORE May Protests
May 27, 1969
Special edition of the Wheel following May 1969 demonstrations by Black students against Emory’s inaction over proposals made months earlier.
May 27, 1969
Statement and signatures of Emory College faculty opposing the University’s use of a restraining order against students for protesting.
May 1969
Statement by SGA President Charles Haynes regarding institutionalized racism at Emory.
May 27, 1969
Formal complaint by Emory against Black student protesters, including President Atwood’s affidavit.
May 27, 1969
Memo from Dean of Students, B Jerome Zeller, to President Atwood voicing opposition to the restraining order placed against students for May 1969 protests.
May 30, 1969
Wheel headline following events of May 25-28 during which Emory formally pledged to tackle racism at the institution.
May 27, 1969
Restraining order obtained by Emory University against Black student protesters.
May 28, 1969
Flyer encouraging attendance at a Black Student Alliance-led convocation following Emory University’s restraining order against students.
May 30, 1969
Special supplement by BSA Secretary Rena Price to the Emory Wheel responding to the restraining order placed on protesting students.
