Jan 30, 2023
Letter From Peggy Holland about Almetris Marsh Duren
Peggy Drake Holland Dear Vidal, You once asked me to describe your aunt. I asked: “Physically?” You answered: “Yes.” I…
Feb 01, 2021
A Watershed Experience: Precursor Sherryl Griffin Bozeman Reflects on Lawsuit to Integrate UT Dorms
The beginning was resolute, certain, almost defiant, a double dare to meet the challenge of insult, flagrant insult, the…
Dec 02, 2020
A Blessing in Disguise: Top Houston architect shares academic journey during UT’s early days of integration
Willie C. Jordan Jr. (far left) raises his horns with a group of Precursors during the 60th anniversary celebration for…
Feb 28, 2020
Remembering Precursor Charles Miles
Charles Murray Miles, one of the first Black undergraduates to attend the University of Texas at Austin passed away on…
May 08, 2019
The Interplay Between Print Newspapers in 1968
By Patrick Lee Introduction History is punctuated by transformative events with potential to radically restructure its trajectory, from…
Feb 22, 2019
Black Student Culture on a White Campus: The Role of Black Greek Letter Organizations
By Katharina Lutz Alpha Phi Alpha event brochure, 1981. White Greek-letter organizations have been present on American college campuses…