University of Texas prepares to vote on changing the name of a dorm named after Klan leader Simkins
An University of Texas dorm currently honors a former law professor William Stewart Simkins, who has been uncovered as being a member of the Ku Klux Klan in an article published by a former UT law professor, Thomas D. Russell. The article describes Simkins as a Klansman who boasted to UT students about his activities and how he assaulted African-Americans.
The University is exploring the option of renaming the building and will be presenting a proposal by the end of June.
[via NewsOne / AOL News / The Horn]
Jun 8, 2010. 12:23 am EST Permalink
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