In the wake of systemic racism, the blatant killing of African Americans, and the clarion call for equality, Tougaloo College established the Reuben V. Anderson Institute for Social Justice. The Institute will equip Tougaloo scholars, community partners and other constituents for lifelong engagement on social justice issues through theory, practice, and initiatives that will build skills and knowledge in the areas of Pre-Law, Public Policy, Leadership Development, and Social Activism and Justice.