Telling the Fuller Truth: Race and Reconciliation Initiative at TCU, 2020–2025

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.

© 2025 TCU Press (Ebook): 9780875659411

Release date

Ebook: 9 October 2025