Race and Place
Past and present injustices have disproportionately exposed communities of color to environmental toxicity, displacement, and violence.
Children Play at a Fire Hydrant in Brooklyn (1980) by Jamel ShabazzReckoning With Our Racial Past
Race and Place
Historical and contemporary injustices have disproportionately exposed communities of color to deep-seated hazards like environmental toxicity, displacement, and violence.
This pillar considers how race and racism have shaped access to safe, healthy public spaces and private living spaces.
Race and Place Explainer Video (2023) by Smithsonian InstitutionReckoning With Our Racial Past
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Race and Wellness
Race and Wealth
Race, Policy, and Ethics
Race, Arts, and Aesthetics
Race Beyond the U.S.
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