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.


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.

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.