In an interview later last night, Clarke said the BSA's goals for the demonstration were achieved.
"It was a success in the sense that the first stage of a long process of combatting intellectual" legitimization of racism was made complete," Clarke said.
Other student leaders in attendance said they believed the rally was an important act.
"The Minority Student Alliance wholeheartedly supports the rally against this book," co-chair Kenneth S. Park '96 said. "The intelligent students of the Harvard community should work against it."
"It's important for people of all backgrounds to fight the racist agenda of this book," said Elie G. Kaunfer '95, chair of Harvard-Radcliffe Hillel. "This is not just a Black issue. It's important to everyone." Kaunfer is senior editor of The Crimson.
Clarke said she recognized the importance of people from other backgrounds supporting the demonstration.
"This is an issue which has strong implications for the future prospects of Black, Latino, Asian, Jewish, and white welfare and well-being in America," Clarke said.
Clarke closed the rally by calling on all those present to "establish a foundation of truth and justice that rejects The Bell Curve."