Episode 7: States of Black Life

On this episode, we examine a property deed from 1848 that highlights William Marsh Rice’s role in the enslavement of a woman named Ellen and her infant daughter, Louisa. Then we turn to a report by Rice students, faculty, and staff from 1990 that reflects on the state of Black life at the University as the twentieth century came to a close.

Supporting Documents:

• An 1848 Deed of Gift from William Marsh Rice
• The State of Black Rice (1990)