| Description | In this interview, Dr. Hurdle discusses his early life in Dallas, and his time as a student at TCU pursuing a degree in theater arts. While a TCU student, Hurdle was elected the first Black cheerleader. He describes a threatening phone call he received after his election, and his friends staying up with him that night in case violence occured. He also discussed push back from alumni over his physical contact with white female cheerleaders. Hurdle also talks about the positive experiences he had at TCU despite these incidents. After he graduated he became an officer in the U.S. Navy, earned a Juris Doctor, an MBA, and a Master of Laws degree. |
