Initiative For Race Research And Justice
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In classrooms, communities, and the carceral system, the Initiative for Race Research and Justice looks to disrupt educational inequities
Rich Milner, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Education, founded the Initiative for Race Research and Justice in 2018. Through research, RRJ seeks to improve these ecosystems, policies, and practices and to disseminate resources and tools, in collaboration with community partners, to advance racial justice and disrupt systemic inequities across education landscapes. Read MoreAug 14, 2024
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Initiative for Race Research and Justice seeks applicants for Graduate and Professional Student Fellows; applications due Sept. 8
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice is seeking Vanderbilt graduate and professional students to join its Graduate and Professional Student Fellows. The fellowship will commence in fall 2023 for a one-year term. Read MoreAug 29, 2023
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Initiative for Race Research and Justice 2023 Jumpstart Virtual Conference is July 25
"Here to Stay: Reigniting the Fire for Racial Justice," the fourth JumpStart conference, will be held on Tuesday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This virtual learning opportunity will discuss how we can continue working toward racial justice and equity in the current climate. Read MoreJun 28, 2023
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‘Unity Dinner: Race in America’ on March 23
The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy is launching Unity Dinners, a new series that aims to bring students, faculty and staff together in community and conversation around society’s most pressing issues. "Unity Dinner: Race in America" will be held on Thursday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. in Buttrick Hall, Room 123. Read MoreMar 14, 2023
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Churchwell to discuss his book at lunchtime event Nov. 9
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice will host an online event featuring Dr. André Churchwell, vice chancellor for outreach, inclusion and belonging and chief diversity officer at Vanderbilt University, on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Churchwell will discuss his book, The Other Side: A Collection of Writings and Drawings, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreOct 31, 2022
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Initiative for Race Research and Justice seeks applicants for Graduate and Professional Student Board
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice is seeking Vanderbilt graduate and professional students to join its Graduate and Professional Student Board. The board will commence in fall 2022 for a one-year term. Read MoreOct 4, 2022
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Jumpstart Conference to explore intersection of racial justice work, education research Aug. 1
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host its third virtual Jumpstart Conference Aug. 1, bringing together researchers on race from both inside and outside of the field of education. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Initiative for Race Research and Justice to host ‘Was Whoopi Right? A Webinar Panel Discussion about Race and Jewishness’
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host a virtual panel discussion to address actor Whoopi Goldberg’s recent comments about race, Jewishness and the Holocaust. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. CT. Registration is required. Read MoreMar 15, 2022
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Initiative for Race Research and Justice seeks applicants for Graduate and Professional Student Board
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice is seeking Vanderbilt graduate and professional students to join its inaugural Graduate and Professional Student Board. The board will commence spring 2022 for a one-year term. Read MoreNov 8, 2021
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Inaugural conference on race justice to feature internationally known scholars
The Initiative for Race Research and Justice at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host a daylong virtual conference on Saturday, Dec. 5, featuring internationally known scholars and leaders Marc Lamont Hill, Gloria Ladson-Billings and Bettina Love, among others, who will address a range of questions about racial justice as the issue applies in educational settings and more broadly. Read MoreNov 18, 2020