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University of Texas announces campus-wide changes to address racial inclusivity
Black student-athletes at Texas convinced the university to make several changes, including renaming facilities and funding to recruit more Black students.
The University of Texas has announced sweeping changes to address racial inclusivity demands by several Black student-athletes, including renaming facilities and expanded recruitment efforts for Black students.
UT president Jay Hartzell detailed plans in an open letter to the community. On the athletic side, that includes renaming Joe Jamail Field – with the Jamail family’s blessing – after Black Heisman winners Ricky Williams and Earl Campbell. A statue will also be created of Julius Whittier, the first Black football letterman, at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium.
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