EPISODE · Mar 10, 2021 · 1 MIN
UT-Austin report links “The Eyes of Texas” to minstrel shows but not Robert E. Lee, says song is “not overtly racist”
from News from The Texas Tribune · host Texas Tribune
In recent months, the song has divided the university community. Over the summer, students protested and petitioned the university to rid the campus of the song, which has ties to minstrel shows.
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