Dr thomas f freeman biography
He was the great teacher, debater and philosopher coach that propelled the Texas Southern University Debate Team to world class status..
Thomas Freeman ( – June 6, ) was an American lecturer in religion, a preacher, and a debate coach.
Legendary debate coach Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, who taught MLK, dies at 100
Legendary Texas Southern University debate coach Dr. Thomas F. Freeman has died at 100, the university has announced.
Tributes are pouring in for the renowned orator and teacher who passed away on Saturday.
Freeman's children confirmed that he died from natural causes, just weeks ahead of his 101st birthday later this month, according to The Houston Chronicle.
He trained thousands of students over his seven-decade career, including Martin Luther King Jr., while King was a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Freeman also taught Reps.
Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland, as well as Grammy Award-winning singer Yolanda Adams.
He was tapped by Oscar-winner Denzel Washington to work with young actors for the 2007 film "The Great Debaters," which tells the real-life story of a 1930s black debate squad that defeats an all-white team.
Members of the current Texas Southern University debat