Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Mission
The Institute for Racial Justice is a collective of students and scholars forming deep relationships with communities. We use research and education to discover and advance actionable anti-racist insights and solutions to benefit us all.
Vision
By 2030, the Institute for Racial Justice will be an exemplar for universities and communities committed to building partnerships that leverage interdisciplinary academic excellence and care for the whole person in pursuit of racial justice and equity.
What We Do
We bring people, organizations, and resources together to collaboratively design and test new strategies meant to address pressing economic, education, and health needs. These efforts allow IRJ to serve as a catalytic partner in dismantling long-standing racial inequities in the greater Chicagoland area while simultaneously providing transformational learning experiences for youth and adult learners that is aimed at building the next generation of socially conscious, ethical, and diverse racial justice and equity scholars.
Core Values (the HAART of all we do)
- Humanity. We believe in the full humanity of all people and view the pursuit of racial justice as serving the common good.
- Accessibility. We believe education is a human right and communicating in ways that are accessible to the broadest range of people possible.
- Accountability. We believe in deep and sustained relationships and thus take responsibility for our words and actions and expect the same from those with whom we partner.
- Reflection. We believe in continuously learning, unlearning, and improving—individually and collectively—as a requirement for breaking down systems and mindsets that maintain racial injustice.
- Transformative action. We believe society is transformed when everyone actively participates in creating the conditions for substantive change.
If you have questions or want to get involved with IRJ please contact us at racialjustice@luc.edu.
Mission
The Institute for Racial Justice is a collective of students and scholars forming deep relationships with communities. We use research and education to discover and advance actionable anti-racist insights and solutions to benefit us all.
Vision
By 2030, the Institute for Racial Justice will be an exemplar for universities and communities committed to building partnerships that leverage interdisciplinary academic excellence and care for the whole person in pursuit of racial justice and equity.
What We Do
We bring people, organizations, and resources together to collaboratively design and test new strategies meant to address pressing economic, education, and health needs. These efforts allow IRJ to serve as a catalytic partner in dismantling long-standing racial inequities in the greater Chicagoland area while simultaneously providing transformational learning experiences for youth and adult learners that is aimed at building the next generation of socially conscious, ethical, and diverse racial justice and equity scholars.
Core Values (the HAART of all we do)
- Humanity. We believe in the full humanity of all people and view the pursuit of racial justice as serving the common good.
- Accessibility. We believe education is a human right and communicating in ways that are accessible to the broadest range of people possible.
- Accountability. We believe in deep and sustained relationships and thus take responsibility for our words and actions and expect the same from those with whom we partner.
- Reflection. We believe in continuously learning, unlearning, and improving—individually and collectively—as a requirement for breaking down systems and mindsets that maintain racial injustice.
- Transformative action. We believe society is transformed when everyone actively participates in creating the conditions for substantive change.