Truthtelling
We illuminate the hidden and suppressed histories in the city. Through storytelling, education, and public programming, we create collective pathways toward understanding and reparations.
Research
We uncover the roots and realities of systemic harm through rigorous analysis, community collaboration, and culturally grounded methods. Our work challenges dominant narratives and equips organizers, legislators, and residents with the evidence needed to push for lasting equity.
Scholar in residence
The Scholar in Residence program bridges academia and activism, grounding scholarship in lived experience and local context. Our resident scholars bring deep expertise and cultural fluency, producing research, convenings, and public works that sharpen our advocacy and enrich our understanding. Together, we’re building a body of knowledge that serves justice—not institutions—and equips our movements for the long haul.
advocacy/policy
Our policy advocacy is grounded in truth, led by those most impacted, and aimed at long-term systems change. From reparations and housing justice to education equity and transportation access, we champion policy rooted in collective liberation. We don’t just critique—we propose, mobilize, and organize for what’s possible.