Programs
Discover the Anne Braden Institute’s public programs, research initiatives and student opportunities advancing social justice scholarship.
Anne Braden Institute Programs
The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research supports scholarship, public programming and student engagement focused on the history and practice of social justice. Through lectures, research awards, oral history projects and exhibitions, the institute advances understanding of social movements, civil rights and equity at the local and national levels. Its programs connect academic research with public audiences and community knowledge. Students play a central role in this work through research, internships and experiential learning opportunities.
Programs and Initiatives
Anne Braden Memorial Lecture
Each year, the ABI puts on an Anne Braden Memorial Lecture in U.S. civil rights movement history. This event is free and open to the public and typically takes place in the fall semester.
Social Justice Research Awards
The Anne Braden Institute sponsors annual Social Justice Research Paper and Multimedia Awards to recognize exceptional work completed by UofL students. Find out more about past winners.