The Brown Center for Students of Color (BCSC) is more than a resource; it's a reflection of decades of student vision, advocacy, and leadership. From its founding in response to protest to its ongoing commitment to racial justice and solidarity across difference, the Center continues to evolve in dialogue with the students it serves.

Explore the pages below to learn about our mission, values, and history, including the legacy of “Third World” consciousness, the Center’s name change, and over 50 years of student-led change at Brown.