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Sophie Swengel, a junior history major and chair of the May 4 Task Force, shares a presentation about the life and legacy of Alan Canfora at his post-mortem birthday celebration, Feb. 13, 2025. Canfora was best known for being photographed waving a black flag during the May 4, 1970 shooting and his contributions to the university.

May 4 Task Force celebrates Alan Canfora’s birthday four years after his passing

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 17, 2025

The May 4 Task Force held a presentation Feb. 13 honoring the birthday and telling participants about the achievements of Alan Canfora, famous for his decades of activism work after holding a black flag...