Research Institute ForSocial Equity

An institute of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
Research Institute For Social Equity

Social Equity
Through Scholarship, Research, Training, And Engagement

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The Research Institute for Social Equity (RISE) within The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU is a national leader in advancing racial equity and informing public policy and governance for marginalized voices.

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Research and Analysis

RISE delivers equity briefs and reports on public policy issues, providing actionable strategies and insights to help policymakers improve conditions for marginalized populations.

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Editors: Elsie L. Harper-Anderson, Jay S. Albanese, Susan T. Gooden

Racial Equity, COVID-19, and Public Policy: The Triple Pandemic 

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Book

Date

February 2023

Keywords

Racial Justice, Health Policy, Economic Policy

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Author: Brittany Keegan

Community-Engaged Philanthropy: The Role of the Fundraiser in Building Equitable Communities 

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Special Issue Article

Date

December 2021

Keywords

Social Equity, Community, Intersectionality

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The Institute is a beacon of what transformative outreach holds for our future.

Susan Gooden
Dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs