Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research

Established in 2006 within the University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences, the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice honors the legacy of Anne Braden — a fearless civil rights organizer, educator and journalist who dedicated her life to racial justice. Our Institute serves as a catalyst, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration between researchers and community activists to address the urgent challenges of racial and social justice in our time. Rooted in the understanding that race and racism remain central to all aspects of social justice in America, we illuminate the connections between the historic African American freedom movement and contemporary social justice efforts, examining how racial, economic, gender and broader justice issues intersect and inform one another.