Background history

Page 99-100 our book talks about the slavery African Americans went through. Over 225,000 African Americans lived in the northern states because they were "free". As though they were free after the American Revolution, they were still targeted. Whites still believe they were not the same.  White men were the only ones considered men and allowed to vote. White mobs would constant attacks, invading their cities and even killing blacks. There was even a time when states charged blacks to enter their states. This continued in certain states. 

This strike started in November of 1968, in San Francisco state. There had been changes happening around the world with MLK assassinated. At this time, black college rates were low even in the school district. Crutchfield was part of the black student union and was very well known. he mentioned in this article how "it was unusual to see blacks in a positive light. " These students wanted a change and they wanted it now. This began to open the eyes of other students of color. Students wanted to study their culture and history. Asian Americans wanted their own identity back. Combining these organizations started The Third World Liberation Front. This included  Asia, Africa, and Latin America. When Professor Murry wanted a change and made a statement. The president of San Francisco State fired him. Shortly after  the Black Student Union and the Third World Liberation Front joined together and went on strike.