The Derrick Bell Legacy Award honors critical race theorists (CRT), critical race studies scholars, and progressive educators-activists committed to advancing social justice and educational race equity through their teaching, research, writing, and/or direct community action. Positive actions that illuminate our insight into racial injustice and the human condition require courage and commitment and are worthy of respect and acknowledgement. This award recognizes individuals whose career accomplishments demonstrate personal courage and professional commitment to supporting and advocating for the “faces at the bottom of the well.”
We would like to thank the following sponsors of The Derrick Bell Award:
Professor David Gillborn
Director, Centre for Research in Race & Education
Editor, ‘Race Ethnicity and Education’
Helen Wheeler, Managing Editor
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2020/2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Denise Taliaferro Baszile
Michael A. Olivas
Jamel K. Donnor
2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Lindsey Perez Huber
Mary Louise Frampton
The Fred T. Korematsu Center
2018 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Charles W. Mills

Kevin R. Johnson

2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS