19 feb 1968 & peggy cooper

#OTD Monday 19 February 1968 Peggy Cooper was a senior at George Washington University (2121 I St, NW) majoring in political science with plans to go to law school. 

She was also a founding member of the Black Student Union and joined with fellow students to demand that all-white sororities be forced to end racist policies and practices or be kicked off campus.

There will be more stories throughout the year about Peggy Cooper. 

Please comment below. Did you know Peggy Cooper @GWU? Were you a member of the BSU? Were you part of the effort against all-white sororities?  You may comment privately here.

Photo source: Courtesy George Washington University Yearbook, 1968.