Abilene, Texas
I’ve been invited to speak at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas March 10-13. Jerry Hollingsworth, former student of mine from my teaching days at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa (truly a galaxy long ago and far away), has invited me there to speak. I haven’t been back to Texas since I left Odessa in 1981 and I’m looking forward to the experience.
I’ll be a panelist participating in The Quest. Historically, McMurry has used American Indian mascots and imagery and is now working to change and find new directions. Rather than focus on the past, I intend to map out some possibilities for honoring American Indians in the future, through the creation of spaces where Indigenous voices can be heard in all their power and diversity–theater, dance, music, film/video and much more. I think the University has the opportunity to create a new beginning and develop something entirely new. Stay tuned!