Yale’s complex past includes direct and indirect ties to slavery. That history cannot be undone, but by learning from it we can advance Yale’s mission of education and research to create a better future. To that end, four years ago the university launched the Yale and Slavery Research Project, chaired by historian David W. Blight. In February 2024, the project yielded his new book Yale and Slavery: A History, a website with extensive video, an exhibition at the New Haven Museum, and an audio walking tour. In this talk, Professor Blight will offer highlights of the history and Yale’s commitments in response to the research.