The Jim Crow Museum's emphasis on anti-Black racial artifacts should not be seen as a lack of concern about other expressions of group oppression. We believe that prejudice and discrimination directed toward any group is wrong and must be opposed. 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.