University of Maryland will offer ‘Anti-Black racism’ minor this fall

An ongoing “Anti-Black Racism Initiative,” funded by the University of Maryland, will also work to boost a new “Anti-Black racism” minor that will start this fall.

The grant is part of a broader research program by the Big Ten university to “fund initiatives designed to impact enduring and emerging societal issues, such as climate change, social injustice, global health, education disparities, poverty, and threats to our democracy.” The racism initiative has been around since 2020.

Team Project Grants are available for up to $500,000 per year for three years, according to the university’s announcement. There are a total of 50 different projects that could receive part of the $30 million grant fund.