1987
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1987 in Columbia history:
- A mob of white students beat a black student, Mike Jones, and a couple of his friends outside Ferris Booth Hall. Black students mobilize on campus and take over Hamilton Hall. Professor Marcellus Blount is arrested during these protests. Protesters' demands led to the creation of the Intercultural Resource Center.
- Future student, Rob Trump was born.
| Preceded by 1986 |
History of Columbia University 1987 |
Succeeded by 1988 |
