Lesson<\/strong><\/h3>\nUpon uncovering artifacts indicating the presence of slave quarters, then President Tuajuanda Jordan led campus and community forums to decide on the best way to honor the find and the people it represented. It was decided to move the stadium far back from its original location, leaving the ground covering the find intact. In 2018, Dr. Jordan organized a broad-based committee to seek proposals for a commemorative design. The entire campus, as well as the community, had a say in selecting the artist, and ultimately the project to create an immersive art experience.<\/p>\n
Dr. Jeffrey Coleman led the committee that spoke with community members and made recommendations on commemorating the enslaved. He sees the project as a powerful teachable moment for the community and an opportunity to start a dialogue that bridges differences.<\/p>\n