Archive Posts
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In the News – Tulsa Massacre: 100 years later, accountability and reconciliation remain elusive
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and history professor, comments for Kare 11 News on the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots and how their legacy impacts society today.
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Healing and Change: One Year After George Floyd
Action Plan to Combat RacismOne year after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, St. Thomas’ Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) assessed the community’s healing and progress toward change, highlighting the voices of three Black students. -
In the News – Dr. Yohuru Williams puts the fight for racial equality in Minneapolis in historical context
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, reflects on the past year following the death of George Floyd in an interview by Fox 9. -
One Year After the Death of George Floyd
Action Plan to Combat RacismOne year after the death of George Floyd, President Julie Sullivan asked the St. Thomas community to remember the lives of all those lost to racial violence. (May 25, 2021) -
In the News – Is America irredeemably racist?
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, is interviewed by The Economist about race in America and the critical race theory. -
Board Approves Renaming Principles
Action Plan to Combat RacismThe University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees enthusiastically approved new university principles on renaming, as proposed by our Committee to Establish Principles on Renaming. (May 20, 2021) -
In the News – Support for Minnesota arts and artists from foundations and the NEA; ‘The Claw’ at MSPIFF
In the NewsAn event reflecting on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder and featuring Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, is highlighted by MinnPost. -
Documenting Street Art, St. Thomas Researchers Better Understand Crisis
Action Plan to Combat RacismStreet art painted on the sides of buildings or plywood-covered windows can help us understand the complexity of the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism, reveals a mapping project spearheaded by St. Thomas faculty. -
Equity in Action Keynote Speaker Motivates Attendees
University NewsThe opposite of racist isn’t “not racist.” It is actively being an antiracist. That’s the message approximately 1,700 registered attendees of the Equity in Action: Cultivating Antiracist Universities conference heard weaved throughout the various workshops, breakout sessions and the riveting keynote address of guest speaker Professor Ibram X. Kendi, author of the bestseller How to Be An Antiracist. -
In the News – Marc Lamont Hill & Dr. Yohuru Williams on making police accountability the norm
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, comments on his reaction to the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial for the Black News Channel.