In this post, Dr. Brad Trimble urges us to explore and examine the often under discussed, but critical, nuances of institutional equity as a path to sustainable student equity. 

In our inaugural blog post, guest author, mother, and IRPE dean encourages researchers to examine not just equity gaps in the outcomes but in the experiences of African-American students and students of color. She also provides thoughts on the role of IRPE in racial justice in education at the community college level.