Racial Justice

Georgetown’s work in the space of racial justice is grounded by a deepening awareness and understanding of our own institution’s history with slavery. We are committed not only to acknowledging this history, but moving together in action—by partnering with and investing in the Descendent community, committing to making historical records accessible to the world, advancing our understanding of the legacies of slavery, and thoughtfully engaging each new generation of Georgetown students.

Georgetown seeks to nurture an inclusive community where every future leader can flourish and discern their purpose in the world in the fullest expression of themselves. We are committed to increasing access to education; developing a diverse new generation of leaders across fields; and creating a campus where students find the community, environment, and support they need to thrive. Our donor community is a crucial partner in supporting programs that advance these commitments.

We also seek to support the programs and faculty who are leading work across the academic, policy, and advocacy spaces to build a more just world for all people to prosper and thrive. Those include Georgetown’s Racial Justice Institute and affiliated centers, the College of Arts & Sciences’ Department of African American Studies, the Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities Research, and the Georgetown-Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice.

Georgetown is expanding our partnerships and presence in communities here in Washington, D.C., across the country, and around the world. Fueled by our commitment to be people for others, Georgetown seeks to expand key programs that directly serve marginalized communities—among them the Health Justice Alliance, Prisons and Justice Initiative, Pivot Program, and Center for Social Justice, Research, Teaching & Service.

We do this work in direct partnership with these communities, applying our expertise and capabilities as a university to address persistent racial disparities.