The fight against racism requires pro-active work. Some people claim that race relations are worsened by discussing them. Social problems cannot solve themselves. Scholarship is essential. Our work must be guided by top quality research.
Racism is a serious problem, and it deserves treatment as a serious problem.
We do not see a conflict between activism and objective scholarship. Our expectations are high. We encourage excellence in instruction. We promote collaborative learning among students and faculty. We are scholars debunking the many myths about Black Americans.