Research funded by:

 

The Baylor University Institute for Oral History

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Baylor American Studies Program

 

The Baylor Deparment of Journallism, PR & New Media

 

 

Greetings from Waco, Texas! We are excited you took the time to visit our website. We have been researching the James Byrd, Jr., murder and its impact on Jasper County for the last 16 years.

 

We have learned much about Jasper's history and made many friends along the way. This website is an exhibition of othe collection of photos, videos and information about the tragedy we have gathered. 

 

The full text of our latest article is available here. Please enjoy!

 

We look forward to hearing your feedback on our research as we continue this truth-seeking journey. 

 

                        --Cassy Burleson, Ph.D.

                        Mia Moody-Ramirez. Ph.D.