As explained on the official Commission on Race and Slavery college webpage, this body was "convened to assist the college community in building a comprehensive understanding of the college's history. The Commission guided the development and launch of research projects and additional teaching and learning initiatives through which the Davidson community investigated and acknowledged the college's history with slavery and race as well as its historical relationships with African American communities."
In August 2020, the Commission released their final report which included a timeline of the college’s relationship to systemic racism and the presence and contributions of Black people at Davidson College since its founding. This guide is designed to surface the materials related to those timeline facts while also providing context for events and persons beyond those mentioned in the report.
To review the Commission on Race and Slavery final report, click here.