| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.12 |
| Liaison | Maria Dahmus |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
University of St. Thomas
IN-49: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Yohuru
Williams Distinguished University Chair, Professor of History, Founding Director Racial Justice Initiative |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
This St. Thomas initiative focuses on supporting racial justice education, facilitating research, exploring community partnerships, and encouraging dialogue and critical conversations. The Racial Justice Initiative works collaboratively with individuals and organizations already engaged in the essential work of helping to reimagine a future for the Twin Cities free from racial disparities. The work of the initiative will be shared widely and aspires to be a model for how other communities begin these efforts.
This ongoing initiative was launched in June 2020 after the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers and the resulting civil unrest.
Supporting Documentation
Dr. Yohuru Williams Racial Justice Initiative Q&A:
https://news.stthomas.edu/yohuru-williams-racial-justice-initiative-qa/
Channel 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Interview with Dr. Williams:
https://kstp.com/news/university-of-st-thomas-racial-justice-initiative-director-shares-ways-to-commemorate-mlk-day/5978982/
Racial Justice Initiative Program Summary:
https://look.stthomas.edu/view/152365/
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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