Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary and diverse field of study of historically marginalized racial/ethnic populations. As a discipline, it was created to study the stories, histories, struggles, and achievements of people of color on their own terms by giving voice to historically marginalized peoples and their perspectives in confronting systems of injustice and valuing diversity. Our courses seek to educate students to test traditional assumptions about race, promote progressive social change, reflect on the dynamics of power and knowledge, and promote multiple approaches to social justice issues while encouraging students to be informed and active citizens.