Brown–Tougaloo Partnership
A decades-long collaboration connecting students and faculty through exchange, research opportunities, and academic enrichment.
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Our Mission
The Office of Strategic Initiatives and Social Justice advances Tougaloo's strategic priority of elevating social justice across its curriculum, expanding current practices and research, and improving its campus culture and climate.
Our Initiatives
We coordinate signature centers, partnerships, and programs that advance equity, civic leadership, research, and student success at Tougaloo and beyond.
Division Initiatives & Programs
Federal TRIO Programs
Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services that expand access, persistence, and graduation for first-gen and income-eligible students.
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Office of Sponsored Programs & Research
Pre- and post-award support to help faculty and staff secure, manage, and scale grants that drive teaching, research, and student success.
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Reuben V. Anderson Institute for Social Justice
Policy research and community engagement addressing equity and opportunity across Mississippi and the nation.
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International Studies
Curriculum, study-abroad, and partnerships that build global perspective, intercultural fluency, and civic leadership.
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Center for Racial Equity and Justice
Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home Initiative
A collaboration with the National Park Service preserving civil rights history and creating learning experiences in public memory, policy, and place.
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Institute for the Study of Modern-Day Slavery
Interdisciplinary research and community partnerships combating human trafficking and labor exploitation through policy, education, and advocacy.
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James Loewen Education & Research Initiative
Advancing truth-telling in history and civic education, with resources for teachers, students, and the public on race, memory, and democracy.
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Mississippi Dept. of Archives & History Partnership
Access landmark civil rights collections, exhibitions, and research collaborations preserving Tougaloo’s pivotal role in the movement.
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Staff Directory
Meet our dedicated team advancing social justice and strategic initiatives.
Marta Collier Youngblood, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Social Justice
Wendy White, Ph.D.
Mentor-Consultant, Brown–Tougaloo Partnership
Valvia Wilson, Ph.D
Director, Federal TRiO Programs
Natasha Magee-Woods, Esq., Ph.D./J.D.
Director, Reuben V. Anderson Pre-Law Program
Lawren Long, Ph.D.
Director, Eric V. Holder Public Policy Program
Tony Bounds, M.A.
Archivist, Tougaloo College Archives & Special Collections
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The Division of Strategic Initiatives & Social Justice is located in the Blackmon Administration Building. Connect with our office for programs, partnerships, and social justice initiatives across campus.
Office Information
Blackmon Administration Building
Tougaloo College
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174
Tougaloo College
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174
Advancing Social Justice
Join us in our mission to advance social justice through education, research, and community engagement. Together, we can create meaningful change and build a more equitable society.