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March 5, 2020
History Professor Lynn Thomas discusses the racist history of skin lightening products, many of which contain dangerous mercury. theconversation.com
February 12, 2020
Communications Professor LeiLani Nishime discusses Asian-American representation in the hit movie "To All the Boys I've Loved Before." nytimes.com
February 4, 2020
In a new course, Professor Stephen Groening explores the factors that have shaped Americans' experience of race on television. Read More
January 27, 2020
Joshua Reid, history professor, discusses the "Real Rent Duwamish" project and the U.S.'s history of breaking treaties with Indigenous people. seattletimes.com
January 20, 2020
Christopher Sebastian Parker, political science professor, discusses King County's decision to change its namesake from a slave owner to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. seattletimes.com
January 16, 2020
James Gregory, history professor, discusses the importance of sensitivity towards a place's racial history. nwasianweekly.com
January 1, 2020
The Seattle Times names Valerie Curtis-Newton, Head of Directing in the School of Drama, as one of 13 people who shaped the Seattle area in the past decade. seattletimes.com
December 23, 2019
Students and professors show the diverse research, opportunities, and learning at the UW through this photoset. washington.edu
December 11, 2019
Sociology Professor Christine Leibbrand discusses the effects that moving away from segregated hometowns have on African Americans. theconversation.com
December 3, 2019
The University of Washington's graduate school will be getting a new Indigenous studies program, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. dailyuw.com
November 26, 2019
UW sociologist Christine Leibbrand and her co-authors examined residency among children whose fathers were in prison, or recently released, at the time of data collection. washington.edu
November 25, 2019
Law, Societies, and Justice major Auston Jimmicum is profiled on his journey towards the UW and his time here. washington.edu
November 24, 2019
English Professor Shawn Wong has long worked to protect the rights of the family of the author of "No-No Boy," a classic piece of Asian-American literature. magazine.washington.edu
November 22, 2019
Part of the Henry Art Gallery's "In Plain Sight," Sanford Bigger's sculpture "And?" is a "connective, enduring thread" of African-American history. thestranger.com
November 19, 2019
The School of Art + Art History + Design's Jacob Lawrence Gallery is delighted to announce that Marisa Williamson will be its 2020 Jacob Lawrence Legacy Resident. capitolhilltimes.com