Reconcile This!

About Reconcile This!

"Reconcile This" is an academic podcast that is associated with Texas Christian University's Race & Reconciliation Initiative and the Universities Studying Slavery Consortium. Tune in to hear Chair Dr. Frederick Gooding Jr., and Graduate Research assistant Marcellis Perkins as they interview guest who share a passion for "doing the work" of reconciliation. Editing Credits: Season 1 -Kai Grady @kaigrady Season 2: Marcellis Perkins @Marceperkins Season 3: Marcellis Perkins @Marceperkins_ Co-Hosts: Dr. Fredrick Gooding Jr. Marcellis Perkins @Marceperkins_

Publisher

The TCU Race & Reconciliation Initiative

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2021

Latest episode

16 Oct 2023

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2023

   Episode S4. 1 Living Legends Ft. True Living Legends

   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. (https://www.amazon.com/History-Remember-Purple-White-Black/dp/0875658458) 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 Ronald Hurdle '71 Zoranna Jones '98 Aundrea Matthews '92 Leon Reed '01 Trustee LaDainian "LT" Tomlinson '00 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

2. 

   25 May 2023

   Episode S3.13 A History To Remember: TCU Purple, White & Black Ft. Dr. Sylviane Greensword

   With this episode Dr. G and Marcellis are joined with colleague Dr. Sylviane Greensword to discus their newly released book A History To Remember: TCU Purple, White, & Black. Together, they talk about the writing process, how the idea to collab on a book came about, their hopes for the future, and what will come next. The authors will host their 1st official author book talk on June 15th at The Dock Bookshop at 6p. Come join the conversation! Listen to learn more about a historic project and how YOU can be a part of it. A History To Remember: TCU Purple, White, & Black: The first of its kind, this book chronicles and contextualizes the underexplored history of African American memory at TCU. It focuses specifically upon 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. Follow the official A History To Remember on Social Media: IG: @TCUAHISTORYTOREMEMBER ⁠https://instagram.com/tcuahistorytoremember?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==⁠ (https://instagram.com/tcuahistorytoremember?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092358403840 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092358403840)

3. 

   10 May 2023

   Episode S3.12 HIStory Ft. Frederick Rouse III

   This week Dr. G and Marcellis return to the community to invite a very important voice and story to the platform. The grandson of Mr. Fred Rouse talks on the lynching of his grandfather and how he plans to continue telling the story of tragedy and triumph. Many of these stories regarding our ancestors get left out and unnoticed that truly shape our lived realities. Mr. Fred Rouse is currently the only person reported to be lynched in Fort Worth and Tarrant County Texas. It is thru the work of the Equal Justice Initiative based in Montgomery, AL (https://www.google.com/search?q=Montgomery,+Alabama&si=AMnBZoFk_ppfOKgdccwTD_PVhdkg37dbl-p8zEtOPijkCaIHMmD_2hcQHnsSYHTzfSR1P7tagPAqSawzG7r4NKH8GSFZn_lBUEyRrVvTwSD1iDLuiRb5diWhUSOdkSq2nwJ-qMA181BjzV4ZOdNfFRGS3SZwWUHn8Cu1nFqYGk3spVAdz3D1sSBxqu5mv6mdUFTV53uXBW5cvg2kkIWycJjTEDDNMfabtw%3D%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwin5rm3p-v-AhUhmWoFHf2FASIQmxMoAHoECF0QAg) https://eji.org/ that Mr. Frederick Rouse III was able to learn about his grandfather, Fred Rouse. Learn more about the Rouse family and the Fort Worth Lynching tour thru link here. (https://tccpj.org/mr-fred-rouse/) Fred Rouse, Fort Worth’s only recorded Black lynching victim, remembered in TCC exhibit: (Fred Rouse, Fort Worth’s only recorded Black lynching victim, remembered in TCC exhibit) Lynching of Fred Rouse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynching_of_Fred_Rouse) Fred Rouse, Victim Of Lynching In Fort Worth, Gets First Memorial 100 Years After His Death (https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/fort-worth-lynching-memorial/)

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