The endorsement by the Afro-American Studies Department follows one issued by the social anthropology wing of the Anthropology Department on Tuesday that endorses both a living wage and the sit-in.

The full Anthropology Department is expected to discuss endorsement of a living wage and of the sit-in at a meeting today.

The endorsement by the Afro-American Studies Department also follows a letter issued Sunday night by all of the House Masters, except those in Dunster and Kirkland, urging administrators to negotiate with students.

The teach-in is an indication of what Gayle said will be the group's more politically active position this semester. Gayle ran on a platform that promised to support more actively PSLM's efforts to procure a living wage for Harvard workers.

Gayle also sent a letter from the BSA supporting the sit-in to University President Neil L. Rudenstine, Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis '68 and several other administrators.

-Staff Writer Juliet J. Chung can be reached at jchung@fas.harvard.edu.