Our Mission, Our Vision
Our Purpose
The increase and diffusion of knowledge about the history and legacy of race and racism while building pathways towards a more equitable shared future.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to explore the history and legacy of race and racism in the United States and globally. We seek to spark positive social change and build a more equitable shared future through interdisciplinary scholarship, creative partnerships, dialogue, and engagement.
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Our Vision
Our vision is to create a hopeful future for all people using history and reconciliation to contextualize and transform our understandings and responses to race and racism.