April 16, 2019
Rhodes College Renaming Building with Ties to Confederate Pastor
Rhodes College (TN) is renaming one of its oldest buildings that was initially named after a Confederate pastor.
Palmer Hall was named after Rev. Benjamin Palmer, who was an outspoken advocate of slavery with ties to the college. As a student of color at Rhodes College, freshman Grace Oboh said it was powerful moment when the Board of Trustees voted to rename former Palmer Hall to Southwestern Hall.
Palmer Hall was named after Rev. Benjamin Palmer, who was an outspoken advocate of slavery with ties to the college. As a student of color at Rhodes College, freshman Grace Oboh said it was powerful moment when the Board of Trustees voted to rename former Palmer Hall to Southwestern Hall.