The longest student strike in U.S. history occurred at San Francisco State University from 1968 to 1969, leading to the creation of the first Ethnic Studies College. This event, commemorated by speakers like Jimmy Garrett, aims to reconnect current Black students with the activism of their predecessors. The issues of diverse representation and protest suppression remain relevant today, especially under the Trump administration, emphasizing the continuous struggle for equality in education and broader society. Scholars are expected to join in discussing these enduring challenges.
Reginald Petty, now 70, recalls how the student strike at San Francisco State University in 1968 was not just about education, but empowerment.
The event led by Jimmy Garrett aims to uplift Black students' voices and connect them with the history of the Black Student Union movement.
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