Interpretations
Here, you'll discover a collection of speeches, essays, and articles that transcend historical facts to share the personal thoughts and opinions of our diverse community in Montevallo. We hope these stories inspire you to reflect on your own experiences and feelings. We'd love for you to join the conversation by sharing your own stories and reflections with us for publication on our website. Feel free to email us your interpretations here.

UM students reckon with untold stories of enslaved people on campus
Students in the Fall 2023 Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies course at UM were challenged to write about the inherited narratives around King House that left out the enslaved people who built it. MLP Intern and student Veronica Kloss looks at this obscured history and proposes community collaboration in a project of remembrance.