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Then, now, next: a brief history of the Race in the Marketplace (RIM) research network

Written by Kogod School of Business | August 27, 2026

Written by RIM's three co-founders as the network approaches its 10th anniversary, the article traces its development, accomplishments, and academic contributions to advancing research on race and markets.

Key Takeaways:

  • Grier and co-authors Guillaume Johnson and Kevin D. Thomas provide a firsthand account of RIM's development, including the collaborative efforts that shaped the network's creation and growth.
  • The article presents a timeline and narrative of RIM's key accomplishments and contributions as the research network approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027.
  • The authors reaffirm RIM's commitment to advancing understanding of race and markets in ways that support social justice, particularly amid challenges to critical research on race.

Read the full paper.