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WFU Slavery, Race, & Memory Project: Universities Studying Slavery (USS)

Historical and Other Resources for Research

Universities Studying Slavery (USS)

Universities Studying Slavery (USS) is a consortium of over ninety institutions of higher learning in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Scotland, Ireland, and England. These schools are focused on sharing best practices and guiding principles as they engage in truth-telling educational projects focused on human bondage and the legacies of racism in their histories.

Hosted by various member institutions, twice per year, the programs offer a variety of localized and national discussions relating to the practice of slavery.

Initial Creation (University of Virginia) and List of University Participants

Fall 2023 Conference

Spring 2023 Conference Proceedings