Dr. Jeffrey Sterling Discusses NU’s Racist History, Encourages Black Leaders In The Community To Speak Up At MLK Candlelight Vigil

Sterling’s speech reflected on NU’s history of racism. He touched on institutional racism at NU and brought up policies like the Universitywide housing segregation that lasted until 1962. He also talked about the notable work of Black student protesters in the Bursar’s Office Takeover of 1968.