Social Justice

An in-depth analysis of court data in Seattle reveals the racial breakdown of fines and court fees. Alexes Harris, professor of sociology, is quoted.

American Ethinc Studies ChairRick Bonus discusses how Pacific Islander students at the UW used the ocean as a metaphor to create community for themselves and change their university.

Christopher Parker, professor of political science, explains how white allyship to the Black Lives Matter movement can be misguided and reckless.

Political science Professor Christopher Sebastian Parker discusses whether this moment of racial reckoning is any different than those in the past.

How has COVID-19 impacted workers? Faculty in Labor Studies offer their thoughts.

Political Science Professor Christopher S. Parker writes that patriotism is about the adoption of anti-racism on the part of white Americans. 

Quintard Taylor, a history professor emeritus and the founder of BlackPast.org, talks about the history of celebrating the Fourth of July.

Aaron Versoza (BA, Lingustics, 2009) and Amber Manuguid (BFA, DXARTS, 2009), discuss how their restaurant has adapted to COVID-19.

Department of English faculty member Anu Taranath's book "Beyond Guilt Trip" is featured in O Magazine's best travel books of all time. 

Dean Stacey reflects on the College’s role in addressing systemic racism through the curriculum, research, and other work — and how there's more to be done.

Websites, essays, and suggested films related to racism and racial justice. 

Colleen McElroy, professor emerita of English, shares her perspective as a black woman in Seattle. In 1984, McElroy became the first black woman tenured professor at the UW.

"Organizations are issuing public statements as anti-racism protests continue...But the words are empty without real change,” writes Alexes Harris, professor of sociology.

Quintard Taylor, history professor, discusses the possible de-gentrification of Seattle.

Michael McCann, professor of political science, puts into context the peace and the violence of protests against police brutality.