America is in the throes of a national racial reckoning. In an era where people across the country have paused to examine the role that their systems play in perpetuating racism, Southern Methodist University is not exempt.

Shara Jeyarajah, an SMU Human Rights Fellow, explores the history of Southern Methodist University through a racial justice lens. From President R. Gerald Turner to students across Greek councils, Shara interviews SMU community members across races and generations to reflect on all that has changed since the era of desegregation-- and all that hasn't. Maladjusted doesn't shy away from the difficult conversations. For instance, what does the name of our university have to do with slavery? Why isn't Greek life as diverse as the rest of campus? What's the difference between the experiences of Black students in the 1960s versus the 2020s? Does SMU have a place in a truly antiracist society? Together, let's tell the truth about our history.