Sara Hutchinson

New research from TCU has uncovered the crucial roles a Black married couple filled during the university's founding years. Neither were eligible to attend, but Charley and Kate Thorp kept the campus running in its early days. These contributions had been unacknowledged until now.

The research effort is part of an international consortium of over 60 universities researching the role of racism and slavery within their institutional histories.

The drop-in classes will take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Diamond Hill/Jarvis branch. English language learners can join the weekly program at any time and as often as they like.

Voters can enjoy free public transportation on all DART buses and trains on March 1.

Michelle Green-Ford is the first woman to lead the organization in its more than 40-year history.