University of Minnesota
HHH
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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the University of Minnesota's school of policy and planning.


Mission

Social justice: Does it exist for all?

The mission of the Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice is to study and formulate solutions to problems of racial and ethnic inequality. The Wilkins Center conducts quantitative and qualitative research and develops graduate curricula. It promotes dialogue and provides community outreach on issues of greatest concern to communities of color and which have an impact on deteriorating race relations and widening inequality in the United States. The Wilkins center is guided by the following goals:

  • Promote Discussions on Race
    Promote discussion on issues of discrimination, inequality, and racism by bringing together concerned stakeholders from all communities and disciplines to propose innovative, well-rounded solutions.
  • Build Bridges
    Foster discussion and bridge-building within and among the different communities of color to help them discover their common interests, discuss their differences, and work together to advance the needs of all people of color.
  • Conduct Quality Research
    Conduct quality research on issues of pressing concern to minority populations to understand the root causes and propose solutions to them.
  • Educate Students in Public Policy
    Educate greater numbers of students of color in public policy to help their communities gain a more active role in policy discussions and decision making that affects people of color.