Our mission is to investigate Rice's past with respect to slavery, segregation, and racial injustice; to encourage frank and honest discussion about that past; and to identify suggestions for Rice's future. For more information, please read Our Charge.

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Message to the Rice Community - June 16, 2021

Since starting its work formally in December 2019, the Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice has launched numerous initiatives to address our three-part charge.

Research about Slavery

Update on Research about Slavery

Founder’s Memorial

Update on the Founder’s Memorial