This initiative is a collaboration between the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (UNPFPAD), the Center on Civil Rights and Racial Justice (CCRJ), University of Pittsburgh, the Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP), and the David C. Frederick Honors College (FHC). This initiative aims to establish a comprehensive racial equity database to support the development of a vision-rich, globally comprehensive database.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Center on Race and Social Problems conducts applied social science research on race, color, ethnicity, and their influence on the quality of life for all Americans. DONATE TO CRSP
To put it simply: "systemic problems necessitate systemic solutions".
To bring about transformative change, people and communities committed to eradicating systemic racism need to
develop a critical understanding of the complex and pervasive ways racism operates and the strategies and
processes to foster racial equity.
RECI stands in the gap, teaching individuals about the racial equity consciousness framework (diagram below) using resources such as: narrative guides, videos, articles, open discussion, collaborative activities and more. RECI aims to serve as a "timeless framework," educating and supporting individuals as they put in the work to understand the complexity of racism, and reflect on behaviors they can embody to catalyze antiracist initiatives, communities, and cultures. This expansive platform is supported by community contributions to the learning & teaching resource base.
The mission of the center is to conduct applied social-science research on race, color, and ethnicity and their influence on the quality of life for all Americans.
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