Vanderbilt's Perry Wallace broke racial barriers as the first black basketball player in the Southeastern Conference. #SECBHM #BlackHistoryMonth | SEC Network

8.6K views · 321 reactions | "Vanderbilt, the sports world, and the entire country lost a civil rights icon today. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Perry Wallace, who through quiet strength and courage blazed a trail that still serves as a lesson in resilience and perseverance in the face of incredible obstacles." Read more at https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2017/12/01/statement-on-the-passing-of-perry-wallace | Vanderbilt University | Facebook

Untouched and unseen since its 2017 SEC Network debut, Vanderbilt Athletics’ original documentary “Chaos to Community” is a deep dive into the lasting legacy of Perry Wallace and his historic journey as the SEC’s first African American basketball player. Narrated by Vanderbilt alum Willie Geist. #AnchorDown | Vanderbilt Athletics

Strong Inside is the inspirational true story of Perry Wallace, Vanderbilt University alum and athlete turned civil rights trailblazer. This powerful world premiere based on the New York Times bestseller is a portrait of fortitude, portraying how Wallace met unthinkable challenges head on. Learn more about the production: http://vu.edu/pi8qq | Vanderbilt Alumni