Furman's project shares how racially restrictive covenants shaped Greenville

Furman's project shares how racially restrictive covenants shaped Greenville

Printed on one of the deeds were these words: "shall not be sold, leased or released to any negro or person of negro blood."

The Lines Furman Must Not Cross

[Header Photo by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen on Unsplash] April 23, 2025 We, the faculty of Furman University, in our role as stewards of this institution, reaffirm Furman’s mission to support “rigorous inquiry, transformative experiences, and deep reflection.” This mission calls us to preserve a community where freedom of thought and expression is actively defended, even when … Continue reading The Lines Furman Must Not Cross →