Watch this short interview from three of the student leaders who led the student boycott in 1968. More information can be found in Dr. Samuel Myers' Story Set!
The HistoryMakers Oral History Digital Archives is the nation's largest African American Video Oral History Collection. With almost 150,000 collected stories from historical figures, this archive has a wealth of information. We encourage you to explore the database beyond the stories we have selected for this LibGuide. The link to visit the HistoryMakers site is provided below on the left-hand side. The chosen stories feature our very own Bowie State University. Ranging from the student protest of 1968 to friendships that lasted beyond campus, these stories contain unique perspectives and insight into the university's history, showing us how they embodied Taking Tomorrow: Boldly.
Dr. Myers, BSU President Emeritus, passed in 2021. We have included a recording of his memorial service to honor his memory and contributions to the campus and Black people as a whole.