Eagle Hall, a name that doesn’t have the same historical feel as others on campus, sits quietly on Means Drive, a rather unassuming location for a hall with such a fascinating story to tell. This wasn’t always Eagle Hall, a name that took root not in the majestic bird of flight but in a university striving to reconcile its history with slavery. In 1854, the then-president of the university, Augustus Longstreet, upheld the institution of slavery. His legacy remained etched in the name of Longstreet-Means Hall, a reminder of a dark past. The institution of slavery was integral to the founding of Emory University and buildings, like Longstreet-Means Hall, carried its shadow. But, in 2022, the university took a proactive step by changing the building’s name to Eagle Hall, acknowledging the uncomfortable truth of its past and making an attempt to move forward from it. Today, Eagle Hall is more than just a residence hall for students; it’s a testament to the resilience and change-making power of a university. The name Eagle Hall no longer stands for an individual that promoted slavery, but rather, like the majestic bird, it symbolizes the university’s journey toward a more inclusive future. As we walk past Eagle Hall, let’s remember the stories etched in its bricks and the efforts made to rewrite its narrative.
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