A week-long protest in April, 1968 that included building takeovers left a legacy at Columbia, one that inspired future generations including the current one. And it’s a historical connection that many Columbia students involved in this month’s protests are acutely aware of. Says one: It’s history repeating itself. (AP Video/Noreen Nasir)
Columbia University’s complex history with student protest echoes into today
A week-long protest in April, 1968 that included building takeovers left a legacy at Columbia, one that inspired future generations including the current one. And it’s a historical connection that many Columbia students involved in this month’s protests are acutely aware of. Says one: It’s history repeating itself. (AP Video/Noreen Nasir)