Center for Politics and Race in America

The Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America (CPRA) at Rutgers–Newark is a hub for students and the wider community to come together in dialogue, collaboration, and action. Named to honor the legacy and continue the mission of Newark’s own former Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, the Center advances equity and access through research, education, public service training, and civic programming.

The CPRA amplifies voices too often unheard creating a place where students can gather, speak openly, and build their own political experiences. Through civic pathways and hands-on opportunities, the Center empowers students and communities to lead, engage, and create change. Its location and spirit foster honest conversation about politics and race, giving students room to imagine what political spaces can become and to leave a lasting impact in the communities they serve.

In process

A modern art sculpture resembling the letter 'S', made of horizontal purple and red bars, displayed on a white pedestal against a light gray background.
A school hallway with a red double door at the end, and colorful floor markers with questions about representation and diversity. The markers list various ethnicities and ask related questions.
School hallway with a blue bulletin board displaying a quote by Sheila Y. Oliver, and decorated with butterflies and a sign for Monarch Lounge on a wooden door.