Evanston and Chicago
Getting rooted in the local community during your years at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ can transform the way you experience your college years. Participating with your neighbors who are working toward building a more just and equitable society is a powerful way to gain insights about yourself and work toward positive community transformation.
Our hope is that while you are a student you increase your knowledge about the experiences and conditions of various racial and ethnic groups in this area, seek to think and act in anti-racist ways, and contribute to the broader efforts to work for justice for all.
To understanding the context of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ University, we must begin by acknowledging the long racial history that has shaped the Chicagoland area. Places to begin include Native American and Indigenous Initiatives, and .