Racial Equity Advisory Council Year 1 Update
June 15, 2022
The Racial Equity Advisory Council (REAC) and its subcommittees have issued an update on their efforts over the past year to advance racial equity at Duke. Explore each subcommittee below to see the progress that has been made and the steps still to be taken.
Using data to identify gaps in policy and practices, and informing educational and training opportunities that support equity at Duke.
Examining how Duke engages in racial equity work through the academic curriculum and instruction, as well as how to support units to improve climate through learning.
Working to increase transparency and engagement related to race and equity work on campus by increasing efforts to inform and involve each member of the community.
Examining the capacity and structural support for strategic initiatives and reviewing institutional policies and practices that address equity.
We are committed today and throughout the future of Duke to addressing systemic racism on our campus and setting an example for our nation and the world.
Our efforts will need to be focused and sustained, with clear goals and transparency as we work toward them. Going forward, this website will be a central repository of information about our anti-racism work, including data regularly collected and publicized to monitor our progress, details of new and ongoing programs, research highlights, and educational and training materials for wider use across the Duke community.

Explore the results from the 2021 Duke Campus Climate Survey and learn more about the Racial Equity Advisory Council (REAC) created to increase support for efforts to address findings of the survey.
Latest Updates
May 4, 2022
The Office of the Provost announces 18 faculty grantees for racial equity research to be funded in Academic Year 2022-23.
April 29, 2022
Duke University and Duke Black Alumni (DBA) host the first national conference of the Black Alumni Collective.
January 4, 2022
The Offices of Institutional Equity and Faculty Advancement host faculty and staff workshops for next steps on unit-specific survey data.
January 3, 2022
Duke Health publishes a progress report on the first year of its Moments to Movement (M2M) racial equity initiative.
November 18, 2021
President Price announces the results of the Campus Climate Survey, with responses from nearly 13,000 faculty, staff, and students.
Recent News
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Shana Lassiter Appointed Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
August 3, 2022
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New Summer Institute Focuses on Black Feminist Theory
August 1, 2022
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‘A Leader Already’: Second-Year Medical Student Participates in White House Innovators Series
July 29, 2022
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Duke Libraries to Partner With Civil Rights Movement Archive
July 26, 2022
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Environmental Justice Advocate Catherine Coleman Flowers Appointed Practitioner-in-Residence
July 12, 2022
Upcoming Events
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16Aug
ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM: Exhibition
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:00am
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24Aug
Duke Dermatology DEI Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 8:15am
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24Aug
Black Botanical Brilliance
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 7:00pm
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26Aug
Embracing Ethical Challenges in Multicultural and Anti-Racist Psychotherapy
Friday, August 26, 2022 8:30am
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26Aug
Duke Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and NC Psychological Association Biennial Conference: Embracing Ethical Challenges in Multicultural and Anti-Racist Psychotherapy
Friday, August 26, 2022 8:30am
Our Commitments
We must be clear about our goals and ensure that anti-racism and equity remain long-term priorities for Duke, woven carefully into every aspect of our institutional strategy and culture.
Our Actions
By documenting our actions, we will be transparent and honest about the progress we’ve made and the work that still needs to be done.
Our Voices
We recognize and amplify the experiences and expertise at Duke to better understand the issues facing members of our community today.