Black Community at SF State Campus

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Film Date
12/4/68
Film Reference Number
KQN 146
Description
Members of the black community are shown speaking to crowds at San Francisco State College which include Reverend Cecil Williams and Ron Dellums. People in the crowd raise their hands and shout "strike!" repeatedly and students march around chanting "on strike shut it down!" A spokesperson tells reporters he believes President Hayakawa's intention is to crush the strike. A man with a megaphone tries to prevent black protesters attacking white anti-strike protesters who are taunting them and clearly trying to provoke a fight. He keeps shouting: "back off ? it's a trick!" Also includes an interview with San Francisco Supervisor Terry Francois.
Format
16mm newsfilm