Thomas Freeman (debate coach) explained

Thomas Freeman (1919 – June 6, 2020)^[1] was an American lecturer in religion, a preacher, and a debate coach. His students included Martin Luther King Jr., U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan,^{[2] [3]} and Denzel Washington.

According to his New York Times obituary on June 17, 2020, Freeman was associated with the Texas Southern University debate team that "rose to national prominence". It was founded by Freeman in 1949. Freeman led the team for more than 60 years and he also served as a visiting professor at Morehouse College.^{[4] [5]}

External links

• Thomas F. Freeman Collection of home movies at the Texas Archive of the Moving Image

Notes and References

1. News: Lee . ArLuther . Dr. Thomas Freeman, debate coach who taught MLK at Morehouse, dies . Atlanta Journal-Constitution . 11 June 2020.
2. Web site: Vine . Katy . Tips From the Great Debater . . 2 April 2014 . 11 June 2020.
3. Web site: Britto . Brittany . Texas Southern to host public visitation, memorial service for late debate coach Dr. Thomas Freeman . . 11 June 2020 . 11 June 2020.
4. Web site: Philosophy Professor Still Teaching after More than 60 Years at Texas Southern. cmaadmin. October 5, 2011. DiverseEducation.com. April 2, 2017.
5. Web site: On Founders Day, TSU honors retiring debate coach. HoustonChronicle.com. April 2, 2017.