The tensions surrounding integration in the 1960s were palpable. When James Meredith became the first black man admitted to the University of Mississippi, with the help of NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers, the public reaction was passionate and divisive. Audio at (00:56) School officials made efforts to obstruct Meredith’s admission to the university. Even the… Read more »
Today, North Texas football legend “Mean” Joe Greene turns 80! Greene was a defensive tackle for North Texas from 1966-1968 under coach Odus Mitchell. The strong defensive front helped lead the Eagles to back-to-back conference titles. Greene made history as the first North Texas All-American. Joe Greene was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the… Read more »
After the Texas Longhorns’ unbelievable comeback against #1 Ohio State, I wanted to showcase a father-son legacy that demonstrated their athleticism at the University of Texas and went on to the big leagues. This is the Ernie Koy story. Ernie Koy Sr. Ernie Koy was born in Sealy, TX in 1909. He attended the University… Read more »
Fashion designer and icon Bob Mackie has passed away. Known for his inventive and sparkly eye-catching designs, Mackie was affectionately known as the “Sultan of Sequins” and the “Guru of Glitter,” designing outfits for Carol Burnett, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Cher, and many other larger-than-life personalities. One of Mackie’s earliest assignments was drawing the original… Read more »
