Jim Shaw: 2 books

Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, I was surrounded by family. My grandmother, several aunts, and an uncle lived on both sides of our house. The eldest of two sons, I had an idyllic childhood; my parents and younger brother were loving, and I was blessed with good health, high academic performance, and athletic abilities that allowed me to excel in high school football and track.

Slavery and the University is the first edited collection of scholarly essays devoted solely to the histories and legacies of this subject on North American campuses and in their Atlantic contexts. Gathering together contributions from scholars, activists, and administrators, the volume combines two...