It has been written that "we were moving mountains long before we knew we could." I say to you, use the power of your positive energy and move these mountains of hatred, racism, disgrace. Once and for all, remove all imagery of Nathan B Forrest from the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, a public institution for all citizens.
There is no honor in Forrest's legacy of human trafficking and slave trading (the buying and selling human beings); no honor in a heritage and culture of human bondage and slavery, which has inflicted a terrible cancer in the body of this land for much too long. Move these mountains. Finally, be encouraged, for "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice."
Sylvester Brooks
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Sylvester Brooks
11 years ago
It has been written that "we were moving mountains long before we knew we could." I say to you, use the power of your positive energy and move these mountains of hatred, racism, disgrace. Once and for all, remove all imagery of Nathan B Forrest from the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, a public institution for all citizens.
There is no honor in Forrest's legacy of human trafficking and slave trading (the buying and selling human beings); no honor in a heritage and culture of human bondage and slavery, which has inflicted a terrible cancer in the body of this land for much too long. Move these mountains. Finally, be encouraged, for "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice."
Sylvester Brooks
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Adrienne Stanfield
11 years ago
I feel there are others actually of a heroic or humanitarian nature of whose name might be a better representation at a school in the heart of our states original capital.
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Jim Kuras
11 years ago
Disgusting. I hope MTSU renames the building. Best of luck with your campaign.
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Darnell M. McCurdy II
11 years ago
None needed.
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Calvin McKinney
11 years ago
current students and alumni must come together and encourage the name of forrest hall to be changed.so that we can celebrate our alma matter with pride, not shame.
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Cathleen McAllister
11 years ago
don't perpetuate or honor this man's terrible legacy
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Marvina kitchens
11 years ago
Change the name . It's an insult to thousands of African American students here at Middle Tennessee State University and to students across the world.
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Allen Goyne
11 years ago
Hendersonville TN says rename Forrest hall
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Diana Briley
11 years ago
Great job Alex! A worthy cause for sure.
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Robert Pondillo
11 years ago
Please change the name of the ROTC building on MTSU's campus. It is presently called Forrest Hall, named after the Confederate Army Lieutenant Nathan Bedford Forrest -- a racist, traitor, and Klansman. While it's important to remember the violent history of Forrest, he should not be celebrated or honored on our campus in any way.
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Antonio Sloan
11 years ago
Change it!
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DeVaughn Norwood
11 years ago
As often as Middle Tennessee State University boasts about its proclamations for celebrating diversity and total acceptance of all people, this stands as an example for just one of the blaring contradictions. #TimeDoesntStall
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James Bell
11 years ago
Change it!
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Jane Marcellus
11 years ago
Buildings should be named for people we can all be proud of. No student, professor, or staff member at MTSU should have to work in a building named for someone who oppressed people like them.
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Elyce Rae Helford
11 years ago
Been arguing this for my 20+ years at MTSU. Bravo for action!
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PameLia Ferguson
11 years ago
I am proud that the students and faculty are taking a stand against this!
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Cheryl Temple
11 years ago
Do not fear change. Down with symbols of hate! Rename/remove all ignorance!
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Anonymous
11 years ago
In order for change to happen we must first change.
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Shelley Maddox
11 years ago
As a 2010 graduate, I've always been disgusted by the name of this building and heartily support this movement for it to be changed.
It has been written that "we were moving mountains long before we knew we could." I say to you, use the power of your positive energy and move these mountains of hatred, racism, disgrace. Once and for all, remove all imagery of Nathan B Forrest from the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, a public institution for all citizens. There is no honor in Forrest's legacy of human trafficking and slave trading (the buying and selling human beings); no honor in a heritage and culture of human bondage and slavery, which has inflicted a terrible cancer in the body of this land for much too long. Move these mountains. Finally, be encouraged, for "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." Sylvester Brooks
It has been written that "we were moving mountains long before we knew we could." I say to you, use the power of your positive energy and move these mountains of hatred, racism, disgrace. Once and for all, remove all imagery of Nathan B Forrest from the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, a public institution for all citizens. There is no honor in Forrest's legacy of human trafficking and slave trading (the buying and selling human beings); no honor in a heritage and culture of human bondage and slavery, which has inflicted a terrible cancer in the body of this land for much too long. Move these mountains. Finally, be encouraged, for "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." Sylvester Brooks
I feel there are others actually of a heroic or humanitarian nature of whose name might be a better representation at a school in the heart of our states original capital.
Disgusting. I hope MTSU renames the building. Best of luck with your campaign.
None needed.
current students and alumni must come together and encourage the name of forrest hall to be changed.so that we can celebrate our alma matter with pride, not shame.
don't perpetuate or honor this man's terrible legacy
Change the name . It's an insult to thousands of African American students here at Middle Tennessee State University and to students across the world.
Hendersonville TN says rename Forrest hall
Great job Alex! A worthy cause for sure.
Please change the name of the ROTC building on MTSU's campus. It is presently called Forrest Hall, named after the Confederate Army Lieutenant Nathan Bedford Forrest -- a racist, traitor, and Klansman. While it's important to remember the violent history of Forrest, he should not be celebrated or honored on our campus in any way.
Change it!
As often as Middle Tennessee State University boasts about its proclamations for celebrating diversity and total acceptance of all people, this stands as an example for just one of the blaring contradictions. #TimeDoesntStall
Change it!
Buildings should be named for people we can all be proud of. No student, professor, or staff member at MTSU should have to work in a building named for someone who oppressed people like them.
Been arguing this for my 20+ years at MTSU. Bravo for action!
I am proud that the students and faculty are taking a stand against this!
Do not fear change. Down with symbols of hate! Rename/remove all ignorance!
In order for change to happen we must first change.
As a 2010 graduate, I've always been disgusted by the name of this building and heartily support this movement for it to be changed.