Creating Anti-Racist Solutions

Sacred Heart University's School of Social Work is committed to social justice and strives to continuously create opportunities for dialogue and learning with the community.

In addition to our undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs, the School hosts the annual Creating Anti-Racist Solutions Symposium and the Continuing Conversations Workshops, a series of virtual sessions held throughout the year.

Creating Anti-Racist Solutions Symposium

In August 2022, the School launched the inaugural Creating Anti-Racist Solutions Symposium, welcoming hundreds of participants from across higher education, community-based organizations and the community who are interested in a holistic, solution-focused approach to complex issues.

Each year’s symposium features dynamic presentations from a keynote speaker and leaders, scholars and practitioners who address:

• Advocating for equity
• Identifying and dismantling marginalizing systems
• Building community and a shared vision

In addition to SHU faculty, the symposiums have included presenters from Yale University, University of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University, Yeshiva University, Fairfield Yabantu, Women Against Mass Incarceration, the counseling services Bourne Anew and Awakenings and others.

The 2025 Symposium was held as an internal virtual event on July 16. We look forward to welcoming broader participation at the 2026 Symposium—stay tuned for more details.