UT Austin Professor & Historian Dr. Alberto Martinez Presents an Engaging Lecture on His Latest Book & the Hidden Truths
Sat, Mar 14
|Carver Branch, Austin Public Library
Loved by some and loathed by others, the controversial UT Austin song, "The Eyes of Texas," has lesser known histories. Hear what buried secrets were excavated from the expert who did the deep digging.
Time & Location
Mar 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Carver Branch, Austin Public Library, 1161 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
About The Event
What do we DO with the truth? The DUALITY of knowing historical truth and keeping it hidden has been a ritualistic practice in how so much of American History is told. Historian and Author Dr. Alberto Martinez writes about that erased truth in his latest book, “The Eyes of Texas: Blackface to Whitewash.” A question for attendees: Once we know the TRUTH, should we insist that it be amplified & taught?