Projects

Designed by artist Sandy Williams IV, Authors & Architects honors the legacies of the men, women and children who were enslaved by Roanoke College founders between 1842 and 1865. The memorial's title recognizes the roles of enslaved people as creators and founders in the history of the college.

This project focuses on the specific history of slavery at Roanoke College and the surrounding region. The research attempts to identify the enslaved people whose labor helped build the college. Moreover, it supplements efforts to think about the epistemic genealogy of Roanoke College and the role that slavery and institutional racism played in shaping our college.

CSSR supports the Education Department’s Bridges Program by co-sponsoring reading groups, guest lecturers for courses and community engagement events.