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A Journey Through History: The Evolution of Black Student Enrollment at Penn State

Explore the rich history of Black student enrollment at Penn State University in State College, PA. From the first eight African American students in the 1920s to a diverse student body of 5,286 today, the growth reflects significant social changes. Key locations include Old Main, where Dr. Martin Luther King spoke in 1965, and Beaver Stadium, which hosted various milestones in the fight for equality. Discover the impact of culture and community through critical events and milestones that have shaped the University and the local African American experience.

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A Journey Through History: The Evolution of Black Student Enrollment at Penn State

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  1. State College, PA An interactive tour

  2. Old Main

  3. The Flagpole

  4. 140 North Barnard St

  5. Pickles Tap Room near 110 South Allen St.

  6. Rec Hall

  7. Beaver Stadium

  8. Old Main

  9. Old Main and Ko Wie Gbu “William” Donma 1920’s 8 colored students in 1921

  10. 140 North Barnard St

  11. Lincoln Hall, 119 Barnard St in the 1940’s 13 African American students enrolled

  12. Pickles Tap Room near 110 South Allen St.

  13. Bunn’s Barber Shop (110 South Allen Street) 126 African American students 1960

  14. Rec Hall

  15. Rec Hall 1965 Dr. Martin Luther King gives a speech 250 African American Students

  16. Beaver Stadium

  17. Halftime, Beaver Stadium 1969 310 Black students

  18. 2010 5,286: Total Black enrollment, all campuses 95,833: Total enrollment, all campuses 5.52%: percentage of student body who identify as black/African American 10.8%: percentage of PA population reported as Black/African American 5.44%: Percentage of student body who are International students

  19. Congress 42 Black members Of the congress 9.5% 1 Member of Senate (1%) Black Population of America is about 13 percent

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