“OUR STORY” is a project undertaken by the Institute that chronicles the achievements of African American and Hispanic Texans; particularly those who have graduated from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and Texas Southern University.  The project will employ various media techniques including oral recordings, videography, photography and print to record details about the men and women who have played important roles in the history of Texas.  All information will be organized by categories including members of the Judiciary, various Political Branches, Trial Advocates, Freedom Fighters and more.  The final product will include a series of publications.  Videotaped interviews were conducted with former Texas Chief Justice Joe Greenhill, who served as the state of Texas Assistant Attorney General and argued the Sweat v. Painter case against Justice Thurgood Marshall.  Numerous other interviews have been conducted with several former and past TSU and TMSL administrators, faculty and students as well as noted political and community leaders. The project anticipates the participation and collaboration with the university, librarian, and  archivist.

To view photos and to get a little sample of the featured TSU presidents click here.