Certificate in Black Justice

The Black Justice Undergraduate Certificate will strengthen individuals by analyzing how racism manifests in schools, classrooms, business, workplace, and everyday life. The coursework will enhance the individual's understanding of how racism affects everyone. This Certificate will provide tools to address race and racism and gain strategies to support a culture of respect, equity, and inclusivity. By the end of the Certificate, participants will deepen their knowledge of the history and definition of race and racism. They will enhance their understanding of how race and racism manifest in classrooms, schools, and students' lived experiences, practice applying a racial equity lens to scenarios related to race and racism in the classroom, and gain strategies for creating racial equity in all places.

Coursework outlined for the Certificate will equip students with the knowledge and skills to fight racial prejudice and challenge intolerant attitudes. Additionally, students will learn how to use contemporary intersectional terminology to distinguish between race/racism and participating in racist acts.

Who Should Enroll?

• CAS students
• Johnston students
• Graduate Students
• Local Community Members
• Alumni and friends living anywhere in the world
• Teachers
• Doctors
• Business Owners
• Anyone who is interested in having real conversations about race in America.