The Black Student Association, originally the Appalachian Black Cultural Organization

Title: The Black Student Association, originally the Appalachian Black Cultural Organization
Description: The Black Student Association, originally the Appalachian Black Cultural Organization (ABCO), was founded at Appalachian. The association’s “major function is to present concerns, needs, and interests of black students to the administration of Appalachian State University. The organization serves to promote cultural awareness and place special emphasis on the traditions, customs, and history of Black Americans.” All enrolled black students are automatically members. The group hosted Martin Luther King Jr. commemorations, Black History Month celebrations, Black Awareness Weekend, Ms. Black Cultural Pageants, and Gospel Choir concerts.
Date: 1971
Source: The Rhododendron, 1971