America’s education system, often referred to as the great equalizer, is entrenched in deep-seated inequities that disproportionately affect marginalized communities, limiting their access to quality learning and opportunities for economic mobility and advancement. From K-12 to higher education and beyond, we conduct rigorous research, develop innovative policies, and engage with communities to promote educational equity and ensure all individuals, regardless of race, have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

On America’s streets, in its courts, and throughout the halls of government, flawed systems, racial bias, and abuses of authority fuel distrust in the institutions designed to uphold the laws and keep Americans safe. We are advancing policy solutions that better regulate the use of force by police and leverage emerging technologies like AI to drive impactful research, aiming to create a fairer, safer, and more equitable justice system.

As America grapples with persistent racial divisions and polarization, institutions across government, business, and education are implementing initiatives–such as DEI programs–aimed at reshaping the role of race in society. The Center for Racial Justice educates the public about the intensifying legal and policy debate between colorblind approaches–as exemplified by the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action–and antiracist strategies that have gained prominence in recent years.