Anti-Racism and Equity Institute

Dorceta Taylor ESDRI Symposium Keynote Speaker

The 8th annual Environmental Science and Design Research Symposium began Thursday evening at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. The symposium is co-presented by Kent State's Environmental Design and Research Institute (ESDRI) and the Kent State Anti-Racism and Equity Institute (AREI), with the theme of “Environment...

Image of someone holding a sign that says "Racism is not Patriotism" by Javier Robles from Pixabay

The year 2020 saw the rise of Asian Hate and the killings of Black Americans, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, all of which were complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking movements across the country that continue to shape society today. Kent State University is stepping forward to contribute to this societal ...