This is a research initiative incorporating various invited national scholars in the creation of a two volume series on the topic. It is sponsored by the Lillie Foundation, and is housed at the Moorehouse Leadership Institute. Representatives from the Public Policy Institute are among the invited scholars for the project. Other partners include:
| The Inter-Faith, Inter-Cultural Institute of Denver Colorado |
| Sojourner United Church of Christ |
Greater Denver Ministerial Alliance |
| Denver Institute for Urban Studies |
| Moorehouse Leadership Institute |
| Denver Weekly News |
| Body of Christ |