Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America

Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America

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Brown University's Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America (CSREA) is a leading voice in exploring and researching complex social and cultural issues related to educational, economic, and political resources, as well as the dynamics of power within society. It brings together scholars and practitioners at the forefront of addressing the most pressing questions about race, ethnicity, and their intersections with other social factors.

Who We Are

A community of scholars and practitioners focused on the histories and experiences of diverse racial and ethnic groups. Through research, teaching, and programming, we explore societal challenges and progress to foster a deeper understanding of a dynamic, multiracial democracy.
Our Mission

What We Do

Our programs offer space and community to foster research, build networks, and support scholarly exploration of pressing issues about race and ethnicity.
Core Programs

Why It Matters

In our increasingly diverse society, it is all the more important that we engage in a meaningful exchange on these critical and complex issues so that we can better navigate the terrain of a rapidly changing world as we create more peaceful, just, and prosperous communities.
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