Welcome!

Established at the University of Memphis in 2022, the iRYSE Lab seeks to promote the well-being of racially minoritized youth and young adults through amplifying their voices through research and advocating for more inclusive and equitable spaces. 

The iRYSE Lab is a space where individuals who are passionate about research, equity, advocacy, and uplifting marginalized communities come together. 

Our work includes and spans beyond:

• School racial climate - Understanding how racism functions within schools and how to to alter the school environment to promote well-being and positive development for racially minoritized youth.

• Peer racial socialization - Examining the messages that peer verbally and non-verbally communicate about race and culture and how these messages impact youth.

• Critical consciousness - Understanding how youth become aware of racial oppression and move towar (or away from) engaging in actions that enervate or dismantle systems of oppression.

Thank you to our community partners and friends who help us make this work happen