The Legacy of Black Student Activism at Brown University: Impact on Racial Progress and Leadership Development Post-1968 WalkoutThis research highlights how the race-related goals set during the 1968 Walkout at Brown have shaped the measurement of racial progress over the decades, influencing leadership development and ushering in a new era of campus leadership. By analyzing the negotiation process during the Walkout and its enduring effects on Brown University's approach to racial equality, this study provides critical insights into the University’s history and strive for diversity. Originating in fall 1964, the Afro-American Society (AAS) played a pivotal role in the historic Walkout. Qualitative interviews with former AAS members offer firsthand perspectives and insight on this moment. These interviews, alongside primary documents such as signed demands, Brown's responses, and the Black Student's Position Paper, provide crucial context and capture key discussions preceding the Walkout. Excerpts from The Brown Daily Herald from 1966-1968 contextualize the social climate globally, nationally, and on campus, elucidating their impact leading up to the Walkout. The University's progressing commitment to the demands of the 1968 Walkout is evident through initiatives like the Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), aimed at reshaping cultural traditions to benefit all students. This research honors the legacy of Black student activism, highlighting its impact and aiming to inspire continued positive change at Brown University and beyond.Alexia M. BurfordcreatorDr. Christopher WestadvisorBrown University. Brown University LibraryLeadership Alliance-Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP)research program1968African Americans--Civil rightsProtestsRacial justiceCongdon Street Baptist Church (Providence, R.I.)Brown University. Inman Page Black Alumni CouncilEnglishtext_resourcespostersriuProvidence, RIBrown University20241 posterborn digitalAll rights reservedIn CopyrightAll Rights Reserved10.26300/07yb-fr44