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Deconstructed American, Toby Sisson

How we share the world matters

Striving for a just and equitable future requires knowledge, practice, and imagination.

Above: Deconstructed American, by Toby Sisson, Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts

Two scholars conversing during a race, gender, and ethnicity event

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We’re a community of students, scholars, and practitioners who come together to engage in shared inquiry around topics such as violence, war, genocide, prisons, structural racism, militarism, migration and displacement, adoption, trans identity and rights, social movements, resource extraction, and land rights.

An American LGBTQ History class

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The Center acts as a hub, bringing together multiple programs around the topics of gender, race, and areas studies. Pursue a major or concentration in one of our areas of study or connect with a mentor who can provide guidance in your field of interest.

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CGRAS celebrates a decade of impact

New director joins ‘community of thinkers’ in addressing social inequity

At the ‘intersections of race, gender, and geopolitics’

Faculty and former directors reflect on CGRAS’ decade of change

‘Inclusive excellence is a community effort’

Clarkies recognized for commitment to equity and inclusion

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