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Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of political science, discusses how the white press has historically endangered Black lives.

The new hires represent all academic arts departments and programs.

Political science faculty Aseem Prakash, James Caporaso and Victor Menaldo discuss regulation of big tech platforms.

Maya Angela Smith, associate professor of French, writes about her experience as a Black mother-to-be.

To provide some insight on the current moment, Department of Political Science faculty have written short reflections on the protests and provided a list of recommended readings. 

Dubs II, aka "Dubs," is the UW's live mascot. His trainer, Anne-Lise Nilsen, is interviewed.

Andrew Nestingen, professor of Scandinavian studies at the UW, writes about the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme. 

Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of political science, weighs in about policies that were intentionally put in place to oppress new citizenship rights of newly freed Black people.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, discusses why state parks are so important, even if they're often overlooked.

The Seattle Times recommends books by Quintard Taylor, professor emeritus of history for those interested in black history, racism, and social justice in the context of ongoing protests.