Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America

A leading voice on complex and important social issues, CSREA is at the forefront of assembling scholars and practitioners to confront some of the most vexing matters facing the nation.

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Advancing Crucial Conversations

As one of the country’s first academic centers of its kind, the CSREA seeks to generate rigorous research, expand networks of scholars, foster creative expression, and initiate meaningful public conversations. The center brings together scholars and practitioners from virtually every department at Brown, from history and sociology to engineering, data science, and the arts. Their integrative work spurs civic and community engagement, informs policy, and effects positive change in society.

"Respect for diversity is a fundamental pillar in the eradication of racism, xenophobia, and intolerance."
— Rigoberta Menchu

“ In our next chapter, CSREA will further advance our understanding of both the challenges and assets of race and ethnicity as fundamental social organizing forces in nearly every facet of life. We will continue our commitment to justice and joy through our vibrant signature programs, innovative multidisciplinary research, and creative arts opportunities for students and faculty. ”

Prudence L. Carter Inaugural Sarah and Joseph Jr. Dowling Professor of Sociology and Peltz Ruttenberg Family Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America

Established in 1986, the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America (CSREA) continues to build a deeper understanding of the histories, experiences, and expressive cultures of African American, Asian American, Latinx, and Native/Indigenous people. While emphasis is placed on the United States, CSREA also encourages and supports the comparative study of race and ethnicity in other regions of the world. 

In Brown’s highly collaborative academic environment, the study of race and ethnicity transcends disciplines. The CSREA is playing an expanding role as a convening hub that facilitates research collaborations between faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates across campus and beyond. 

With the generous support of donors, CSREA is furthering its legacy of innovative programming, multidisciplinary research, and inspiring creativity. Gifts to CSREA will allow faculty and students to develop new ideas, elevate public awareness about critical issues, and make sustained progress toward creating a more just society.

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." — James Baldwin

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For information about specific giving opportunities, contact:

Alyssia Coates, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Development, Inclusive Philanthropic Engagement
+1 (401) 863-1221
alyssia_coates@brown.edu

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