Telling the Fuller Truth - by Amiso M George & Karen Steele & Jenay F E Willis (Paperback)

About the Book

"Dialogue about race, racism, and the Confederacy is uncomfortable, but meaningful it can foster true understanding and healing. This book addresses the race and reconciliation efforts of Texas Christian University through the Race and Reconciliation Initiative (RRI): a five-year academically based historically focused initiative designed to investigate and document TCU's relationship with slavery, racism, and the Confederacy. This academic endeavor draws upon the talents and experiences of faculty, staff, students, and alumni to research and raise awareness of racism and inequality at TCU, helping us work toward a campus culture where everyone is respected and valued. Part one provides a new narrative of TCU's first 150 years with special attention to race and racism. Part two includes essays from faculty, students and community members who explore a variety of topics related to the race and reconciliation work at TCU. The book not only serves as a catalyst for future scholarly investigations of these important issues in the understudied areas of TCU's history but also equips campus leaders faculty and staff with strategies to expand students experiences and understanding of TCU's history. The collection in sum offers one institution's road map to thinking about racial diversity in the history and current practices of higher education. This book is an invitation to explore these difficult landscapes together to learn from our past and to imagine a future unburdened by the ashes and fears of old"--

Book Synopsis

What if understanding the past could help shape a more just and inclusive future? Telling the Fuller Truth: Race and Reconciliation Initiative at TCU, 2020-2025 invites readers into an honest and compelling journey through the complex history of Texas Christian University's first 150 years--uncovering stories of race, racism, and resilience.

This powerful volume brings together scholars, students, alumni, and community members to examine TCU's ties to slavery, the Confederacy, and systemic inequity. Part one offers a bold reexamination of the university's founding and growth through a racial lens. Part two features deeply personal and thought-provoking essays that reflect on TCU's Race & Reconciliation Initiative--a five-year academic project aimed at healing and accountability.

Through these collected voices, this book becomes more than a historical reflection--it becomes a tool for transformation. Readers will find insights and strategies for fostering equity in higher education, along with a model for institutional change. Telling the Fuller Truth: Race and Reconciliation Initiative at TCU, 2020-2025 empowers faculty, students, and leaders to confront the hard truths of history and work together toward a future where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.