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Third World Liberation Front (TWLF) - Coggle Diagram
Third World Liberation Front (TWLF)
Motivations
tests were designed for wealthy kids to perform well
classism
many third world students were turned away
80% of financial aid was allocated to white, middle-class students
no funding for black studies department
"society divided by race, easier to control"
Assessment of the Strike
80% of students did not attend class to support strike
students of all races stood in unity
fight for liberty
no repercussions for those who participated in strike
increased hiring faculty of color
implement an enlarged curriculum & increased enrollment
20 full-time teaching positions be allocated to department of Black studies
Compromises in the Coalition
demand change in admissions practices
excluded students of color
black studies to get instituted into college
advocated for comprehensive reform
more diversity
1960, 12% students were black
more minority representation
Black studies department have sole power of the department's future
hire faculty, control & determine destiny of the department