The Precursors–We Are Texas East Mall

The Precursors—We Are Texas East Mall will be a commemorative space on The University of Texas at Austin’s campus dedicated to the students, faculty, and staff members who helped the university along its historic path. At the figurative center of this commemoration are the Precursors – the Black students who integrated the University in the 1950s.  

The Precursors—We Are Texas East Mall will provide a community-building addition to the campus landscape. In doing so, it will join other public-facing campus projects, such as the highly successful Landmarks Public Art Program, in advancing the pedagogical mission of The University of Texas at Austin.  

The Precursors–Oral History Project

The Oral History Project is a companion piece to the forthcoming installation, hosted here. Listen to the precursors tell their own stories on this site.