Mission
The mission of RIPI is twofold. First, the initiative seeks to support faculty who conduct research and teach about policies that promote or diminish racial, ethnic and gender inequalities and inequities particularly on topics surrounding immigration, education, housing, environmental policy and crime. Second, the initiative seeks to engage students in research and community projects on projects that address racial, ethnic and gender inequalities that are transformative and useful for the community at large.
RIPI’s mission is accomplished through a speaker series, a virtual library, faculty research seminars, race and policy conferences,
and a student-led mentoring program.
News
Uncovering Inequity and College Access
On February 24, 2021, WFU’s Race, Inequality, and Politics Initiative sponsored an event titled, “Uncovering Inequity and College Access.” This was the first event of the spring 2021 speaker series on topics surrounding education and inequality. The event, organized by Dr. Lisa Kiang (WFU,…
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RIPI featured in the Old Gold & Black newspaper
“RIPI increases awareness of racial inequality” By Elizabeth Maline November 19, 2020 Through the Race, Inequality and Policy Initiative, the university plans to raise students’ awareness of inequality. To read article, go to: https://wfuogb.com/11332/news/ripi-increases-awareness-of-racial-inequality/
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