While race is actually a social construct rather than a genetic one (check out the Human Genome Project to learn more!), it still continues to be one of the most influential factors in determining short- and long-term outcomes such as education, poverty, and more in the US. The specific racialized history of the United States continues to impact each and every person in our community, whether we know it or not. You can learn more about how racism has been built into our communities, organizations, and systems, and how people have worked for centuries to fight against it. We encourage you to begin with some of the resources below.