Racism, Immigration, and Citizenship | Johns Hopkins University

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The Program in Racism, Immigration, and Citizenship (RIC) provides a forum for students, faculty, and staff to explore how racial hierarchies interact with migration flows to shape citizenship, national identity, and practices of democratic inclusion and social exclusion. Our most recent theme was “Freedom Education.”

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December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Intersession and Spring 2024 Courses Led by RIC Kinfolk Announced

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As the Program in Racism, Immigration, and Citizenship continues to grow and expand, we are excited to announce a wide range of courses offered across the humanities and social sciences. These are led by RIC kinfolk and include innovative community-engaged pedagogy. Focal areas include racism, immigration, colonialism, and critical political economy, as well as the...

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

Students and Faculty Present at First of Two Community-Engaged Research Events

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On Friday, October 13, over 20 participants gathered for the first of two community-engaged learning conversations planned for Fall 2023 through the proposed undergraduate major Critical Diaspora Studies (CDS) in the Program in Racism, Immigration, and Citizenship.

August 15, 2023October 20, 2023

Two Major RIC Events Announced for Fall 2023

The Program in Racism, Immigration, and Citizenship is pleased to announce two major events for the Fall 2023 semester. First, Thursday, September 14, 5pm–7pm, What Comes Next: Racism, Immigration, and Citizenship after Affirmative Action. Second, Thursday, October 19, 10am–3pm, Racism and Repair at and beyond Johns Hopkins University.