This phenomenological study sought to explore the racialized educational experiences of graduate students of color (GSOC) seeking degrees in humanities disciplines. While some research studies have focused on minority graduate student experiences, there has been less focus on minority graduate student experiences in the humanities. Utilizing Critical Race Theory, this investigation shed light on the lived experiences, inside and outside the classroom, of minoritized graduate students as they navigate their educational environments. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a total of nine graduate students who were selected through purposive sampling to participate in the study. The findings support and extend the literature examining the educational experiences of graduate minority students in higher education. Implications and best practices on how faculty and educational administrators can support and better address the racialized encounters experienced during graduate study for minoritized students of color are discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]