Conversations

If we think about it, the tangible evidence of any investigation is typically a report. Reports can take on myriad formats and roles. They may be oral or written, but what is consistent is that there’s a communicated expectation established between the requester and the reporter before the transaction gets underway.

A visit to the Granbury Depot uncovered deed records and historical information related to Hood County during TCU's time in Thorp Spring, Texas.

When confronting the past, the question becomes: which parts of the past will represent the truth? There are five principal components to our university’s plan for racial reconciliation: 1) research, 2) report, 3) dissemination, 4) discussion, and 5) determination. I’ll write about these one at a time. Starting with research may sound obvious, but it is not obvious unless it is noticed.

A collection of census records, tax rolls and family records related to the Clark family.

The article begins: "The TCU football team’s Facebook page changed its cover photo Wednesday night. ...The image is simple: The words 'END RACISM' were painted on a campus sidewalk."

The letter begins: "As a collective of Texas Christian University (TCU) undergraduate and graduate students from various historically marginalized backgrounds, we are deeply concerned with the allegations against the institution that were raised in the recent lawsuits put forth by 'Jane Doe #1' and former TCU faculty member, Dr. Silda Nikaj."

The letter begins: "As you know, TCU has a diversity problem. This problem, as it pertains to race, culture, religion, socio-economic status, immigration status, sexual orientation, and gender, is pervasive."