Texas Week
Sept. 14, 2017 | Civil War memorials just a start
Season 7 Episode 31 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
A history professor who is a descendent of slaves — and of slave owners – talks about what
The controversial Civil War memorial in Travis Park is gone. And it’s official that Robert E. Lee High School will get a new name. But the important work is not done, says Texas Week’s Rick Casey. This week, Casey talks to a Trinity University history professor who is especially qualified to talk about that work. He’s the descendent of slaves — and of slave owners.
Texas Week is a local public television program presented by KLRN
Texas Week
Sept. 14, 2017 | Civil War memorials just a start
Season 7 Episode 31 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
The controversial Civil War memorial in Travis Park is gone. And it’s official that Robert E. Lee High School will get a new name. But the important work is not done, says Texas Week’s Rick Casey. This week, Casey talks to a Trinity University history professor who is especially qualified to talk about that work. He’s the descendent of slaves — and of slave owners.
How to Watch Texas Week
Texas Week is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Texas Week is a local public television program presented by KLRN