Academic Programming

The reinstatement of Donald J. Trump to the White House has accelerated efforts to silence and erase the histories of marginalized communities, particularly those who are racially, religiously, or gender diverse. These attacks, often cloaked in anti-DEI language, target educators, authors, and librarians. They attempt to ban books and punish those who speak truth. In this environment, racial literacy is not just important, it is essential.

The institute's Senior Associate Director is Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz.