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UW Libraries publishes new online research guides on racial justice, African American experience in Pacific Northwest
The UW Libraries has published a new online research guide on racial justice. History professor Quintard Taylor is mentioned.
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That was a lark': A war hero from Stanford and his tragic VP debate in 1992
Margaret O’Mara, professor of history, is quoted in this article about Vice Admiral James Stockdale.
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If you can land a man on the moon ...
The moon landing was an "extraordinary, event" but "America...now struggles to surmount challenges." Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, is quoted.
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Four "Remarkable" Dean's Medalists
The College honors four exceptional graduates representing eight Arts & Sciences majors.
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China has shown it is willing to pay the economic price of suppressing Hong Kong
James Lin, assistant professor of international studies and history, writes about China's suppression of Hong Kong.
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Thousands of contracts highlight quiet ties between Big Tech and U.S. military
Margaret O'Mara, professor of history explains the relationship between tech companies and the U.S. government and why such contracts are often difficult to find.
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Amid rising racial tensions, parts of the Pacific Northwest don’t feel safe, BIPOC travelers say. Do we need a new Green Book?
Many Seattleites who identify as BIPOC say they don’t feel as safe while traveling now as they have in years past. Quintard Taylor, professor emeritus of history, is quoted.
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Seattle Now: What the Fourth of July is and isn't
Quintard Taylor, a history professor emeritus and the founder of BlackPast.org, talks about the history of celebrating the Fourth of July.
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A summer of protest, unemployment and presidential politics – welcome to 1932
James Gregory, professor of history, explains how looking back to 1932 can advise us about 2020.
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ArtSci Roundup: Drop-in meditation session, Jacob Lawrence Vimeo channel, and more
This week, the UW offers a wide variety of virtual engagement opportunities, including a drop-in mediation session and content from the Jacob Lawrence Vimeo channel.
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Don’t Be Fooled by Seattle’s Police-Free Zone
Margaret O'Mara and James Gregory, professors of history, explain how Seattle's CHOP/CHAZ zone isn't indicative of the city's history of racism.
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Seattle's activist-occupied zone is just the latest in a long history of movements and protests
James Gregory, professor of history, and Michael McCann, professor of political science, discuss how CHAZ/CHOP fits into Seattle's history of protests.
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Seattle’s Black women activists have been marching for decades
Quin’Nita Cobbins-Modica, who graduated from the UW with a Ph.D. in history, discusses Seattle's history of black female activists.
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Amazon Uses ‘Hardball’ Non-Competes in Ways California Rivals Can’t
A lawsuit against a cloud services employee who left to join Google highlights Amazon’s aggressive tactics to retain talent. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, is quoted.
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Protesters Want Seattle De-gentrified—This is How It Could Happen
Quintard Taylor, history professor, discusses the possible de-gentrification of Seattle.