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https://www.cincinnati.com/story/enterta...712163001/

The proposal calls to rename Calhoun Oscar Robertson Way.

(06-27-2022 08:12 AM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]https://www.cincinnati.com/story/enterta...712163001/

The proposal calls to rename Calhoun Oscar Robertson Way.

Long overdue and I hope our University and city leaders make this happen. It's interesting that Indianapolis has already done so. As I recall, he wasn't welcomed to play at the major universities in Indiana at that time and made history in our city, both in the collegiate and professional ranks. This can't happen soon enough, even if it's an honorific naming while living and converts to an official re-naming in the future.

(06-27-2022 08:24 AM)OKIcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 08:12 AM)CliftonAve Wrote: [ -> ]https://www.cincinnati.com/story/enterta...712163001/

The proposal calls to rename Calhoun Oscar Robertson Way.

Long overdue and I hope our University and city leaders make this happen. It's interesting that Indianapolis has already done so. As I recall, he wasn't welcomed to play at the major universities in Indiana at that time and made history in our city, both in the collegiate and professional ranks. This can't happen soon enough, even if it's an honorific naming while living and converts to an official re-naming in the future.

Yes sir! Should have happened a long time ago.

I’d first like to know who Calhoun was

(06-27-2022 09:52 AM)BearcatsUC Wrote: [ -> ]I’d first like to know who Calhoun was

John C. Calhoun. 7th Vice President of the USA, and one of the country's most visible political leaders for nearly 4 decades.

He was an ardent advocate for the Old South. He's among the most pro-slavery major politicians in US history. At a time when other Southerners were calling slavery a "necessary evil," Calhoun called it a "positive good" that benefited both owners and slaves.

I'm not in favor of canceling historical figures. But if one were making a list of people to cancel, I don't think anyone could argue against Calhoun being #1 on the list.

(06-27-2022 10:50 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 09:52 AM)BearcatsUC Wrote: [ -> ]I’d first like to know who Calhoun was

John C. Calhoun. 7th Vice President of the USA, and one of the country's most visible political leaders for nearly 4 decades.

He was an ardent advocate for the Old South. He's among the most pro-slavery major politicians in US history. At a time when other Southerners were calling slavery a "necessary evil," Calhoun called it a "positive good" that benefited both owners and slaves.

I'm not in favor of canceling historical figures. But if one were making a list of people to cancel, I don't think anyone could argue against Calhoun being #1 on the list.

If passed, I wonder how soon until they rename the dorm?

(06-27-2022 10:50 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 09:52 AM)BearcatsUC Wrote: [ -> ]I’d first like to know who Calhoun was

John C. Calhoun. 7th Vice President of the USA, and one of the country's most visible political leaders for nearly 4 decades.

He was an ardent advocate for the Old South. He's among the most pro-slavery major politicians in US history. At a time when other Southerners were calling slavery a "necessary evil," Calhoun called it a "positive good" that benefited both owners and slaves.

I'm not in favor of canceling historical figures. But if one were making a list of people to cancel, I don't think anyone could argue against Calhoun being #1 on the list.

This came up a few years back, and I thought the historical evidence showed that it was not named after John C. Calhoun? It was called Calhoun before he became a national figure, for instance.

In any case, Oscar's more important to UC than either John C. Calhoun or whoever it was that the street was named after. This is a no-brainer. UC has an incredible history that it does so little to promote.

(06-27-2022 11:10 AM)levydl Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 10:50 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 09:52 AM)BearcatsUC Wrote: [ -> ]I’d first like to know who Calhoun was

John C. Calhoun. 7th Vice President of the USA, and one of the country's most visible political leaders for nearly 4 decades.

He was an ardent advocate for the Old South. He's among the most pro-slavery major politicians in US history. At a time when other Southerners were calling slavery a "necessary evil," Calhoun called it a "positive good" that benefited both owners and slaves.

I'm not in favor of canceling historical figures. But if one were making a list of people to cancel, I don't think anyone could argue against Calhoun being #1 on the list.

This came up a few years back, and I thought the historical evidence showed that it was not named after John C. Calhoun? It was called Calhoun before he became a national figure, for instance.

In any case, Oscar's more important to UC than either John C. Calhoun or whoever it was that the street was named after. This is a no-brainer. UC has an incredible history that it does so little to promote.

Looks like you are correct. Just Googled it and there is an article from the Enquirer from a few years ago where an archivist from UC states that it was indeed named before John C. Calhoun "came into prominence." It was likely named after a Revolutionary War veteran who owned land in the area.

The Big O!!! Well deserved!

I’ve always liked the name Calhoun sounded, but seems to be a win-win for all sides and if anything overdue to Oscar.

(06-27-2022 11:21 AM)TheGreatNate Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:10 AM)levydl Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 10:50 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 09:52 AM)BearcatsUC Wrote: [ -> ]I’d first like to know who Calhoun was

John C. Calhoun. 7th Vice President of the USA, and one of the country's most visible political leaders for nearly 4 decades.

He was an ardent advocate for the Old South. He's among the most pro-slavery major politicians in US history. At a time when other Southerners were calling slavery a "necessary evil," Calhoun called it a "positive good" that benefited both owners and slaves.

I'm not in favor of canceling historical figures. But if one were making a list of people to cancel, I don't think anyone could argue against Calhoun being #1 on the list.

This came up a few years back, and I thought the historical evidence showed that it was not named after John C. Calhoun? It was called Calhoun before he became a national figure, for instance.

In any case, Oscar's more important to UC than either John C. Calhoun or whoever it was that the street was named after. This is a no-brainer. UC has an incredible history that it does so little to promote.

Looks like you are correct. Just Googled it and there is an article from the Enquirer from a few years ago where an archivist from UC states that it was indeed named before John C. Calhoun "came into prominence." It was likely named after a Revolutionary War veteran who owned land in the area.

Bolded, this is correct according to yesterday's article as well.

(06-27-2022 12:09 PM)OKIcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:21 AM)TheGreatNate Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:10 AM)levydl Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 10:50 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 09:52 AM)BearcatsUC Wrote: [ -> ]I’d first like to know who Calhoun was

John C. Calhoun. 7th Vice President of the USA, and one of the country's most visible political leaders for nearly 4 decades.

He was an ardent advocate for the Old South. He's among the most pro-slavery major politicians in US history. At a time when other Southerners were calling slavery a "necessary evil," Calhoun called it a "positive good" that benefited both owners and slaves.

I'm not in favor of canceling historical figures. But if one were making a list of people to cancel, I don't think anyone could argue against Calhoun being #1 on the list.

This came up a few years back, and I thought the historical evidence showed that it was not named after John C. Calhoun? It was called Calhoun before he became a national figure, for instance.

In any case, Oscar's more important to UC than either John C. Calhoun or whoever it was that the street was named after. This is a no-brainer. UC has an incredible history that it does so little to promote.

Looks like you are correct. Just Googled it and there is an article from the Enquirer from a few years ago where an archivist from UC states that it was indeed named before John C. Calhoun "came into prominence." It was likely named after a Revolutionary War veteran who owned land in the area.

Bolded, this is correct according to yesterday's article as well.

Yeah it's amazing how quick many are to opine without even reading the linked topic.

(06-27-2022 12:09 PM)OKIcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:21 AM)TheGreatNate Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:10 AM)levydl Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 10:50 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 09:52 AM)BearcatsUC Wrote: [ -> ]I’d first like to know who Calhoun was

John C. Calhoun. 7th Vice President of the USA, and one of the country's most visible political leaders for nearly 4 decades.

He was an ardent advocate for the Old South. He's among the most pro-slavery major politicians in US history. At a time when other Southerners were calling slavery a "necessary evil," Calhoun called it a "positive good" that benefited both owners and slaves.

I'm not in favor of canceling historical figures. But if one were making a list of people to cancel, I don't think anyone could argue against Calhoun being #1 on the list.

This came up a few years back, and I thought the historical evidence showed that it was not named after John C. Calhoun? It was called Calhoun before he became a national figure, for instance.

In any case, Oscar's more important to UC than either John C. Calhoun or whoever it was that the street was named after. This is a no-brainer. UC has an incredible history that it does so little to promote.

Looks like you are correct. Just Googled it and there is an article from the Enquirer from a few years ago where an archivist from UC states that it was indeed named before John C. Calhoun "came into prominence." It was likely named after a Revolutionary War veteran who owned land in the area.

Bolded, this is correct according to yesterday's article as well.

Maybe change the name of the dorm?

(06-27-2022 02:33 PM)Bearhawkeye Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 12:09 PM)OKIcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:21 AM)TheGreatNate Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:10 AM)levydl Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 10:50 AM)Captain Bearcat Wrote: [ -> ]John C. Calhoun. 7th Vice President of the USA, and one of the country's most visible political leaders for nearly 4 decades.

He was an ardent advocate for the Old South. He's among the most pro-slavery major politicians in US history. At a time when other Southerners were calling slavery a "necessary evil," Calhoun called it a "positive good" that benefited both owners and slaves.

I'm not in favor of canceling historical figures. But if one were making a list of people to cancel, I don't think anyone could argue against Calhoun being #1 on the list.

This came up a few years back, and I thought the historical evidence showed that it was not named after John C. Calhoun? It was called Calhoun before he became a national figure, for instance.

In any case, Oscar's more important to UC than either John C. Calhoun or whoever it was that the street was named after. This is a no-brainer. UC has an incredible history that it does so little to promote.

Looks like you are correct. Just Googled it and there is an article from the Enquirer from a few years ago where an archivist from UC states that it was indeed named before John C. Calhoun "came into prominence." It was likely named after a Revolutionary War veteran who owned land in the area.

Bolded, this is correct according to yesterday's article as well.

Yeah it's amazing how quick many are to opine without even reading the linked topic.

I’m guessing many of us are blocked unless we pay

(06-27-2022 02:59 PM)BearcatsUC Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 02:33 PM)Bearhawkeye Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 12:09 PM)OKIcat Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:21 AM)TheGreatNate Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-27-2022 11:10 AM)levydl Wrote: [ -> ]This came up a few years back, and I thought the historical evidence showed that it was not named after John C. Calhoun? It was called Calhoun before he became a national figure, for instance.

In any case, Oscar's more important to UC than either John C. Calhoun or whoever it was that the street was named after. This is a no-brainer. UC has an incredible history that it does so little to promote.

Looks like you are correct. Just Googled it and there is an article from the Enquirer from a few years ago where an archivist from UC states that it was indeed named before John C. Calhoun "came into prominence." It was likely named after a Revolutionary War veteran who owned land in the area.

Bolded, this is correct according to yesterday's article as well.

Yeah it's amazing how quick many are to opine without even reading the linked topic.

I’m guessing many of us are blocked unless we pay

No. The linked article is free and unlimited. BTW, most posters make it clear when they are posting a subscriber-only link or something behind a paywall.