Institute for the study of academic racism is a place where people learn about different types of racism. Racism is when people treat certain people differently or unfairly because of the color of their skin, where they come from, what religion they follow, or any other kind of difference. The institute studies how racism affects people's lives in schools and other places. They also study how people are affected by racism in the workplace, in healthcare, and in other areas. They try to find ways to combat racism and help people be treated fairly.