Welcome back! Dr. G and Marcellis have been away from the podcast studio, but very well entrenched into the work still. Alongside colleague Dr. Greensword, the trio has been promoting their recent book A History To Remember: TCU Purple, White, and Black. On September 20th, the authors held their official book release and celebration on TCU's campus that featured a star studded program below:
The program included:
6 p.m. Jazz Receptionby JT3
7 p.m. Special Guest Panel
8 p.m. Book Signing with Closing Jazz Reception lead by Jermone Smith
Book Description:
The first of its kind, this book chronicles and contextualizes the underexplored history of African American memory at TCU. It focuses specifically on the understudied role of Black Americans within TCU lore from many perspectives: students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni. TCU in Purple, White, and Black explores the academic, athletic, artistic, and cultural impact of a group of people that was not formally included in the university for nearly the first century of its existence and is an honest look at the history of segregation, integration, and inclusion of Black Americans at TCU. Anyone interested in race relations, the function of memory, and North Texas history will find the text and its layered analytical approach appealing.
To watch the visual. Check out the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqq-Vy5z4qE
