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Beyond Cruelty And Innocence: What the Death Of An Elephant In Kerala Tells Us About Ourselves
Radhika Govindrajan, associate professor of anthropology, writes about harmful tropes in conservation activism.
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Check out more than 20 must-read books to learn more about Black history, racism and social justice
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.
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Police the Public, or Protect It? For a U.S. in Crisis, Hard Lessons From Other Countries
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.
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How Questions Inspired Action
Law, societies & justice major Samantha Fredman focused on societal inequities through courses and work at a local shelter.
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What to Stream Right Now: Films and Television by Black Directors
In solidarity with national protests against anti-Black violence, Cinema and Media Studies celebrates the revolutionary work of Black directors, writers, and producers.
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Reflecting on four years of the arts on campus
As spring quarter comes to a close, we can reflect on the many moments of the last four years that have defined the arts and on-campus events for this year’s graduating class.
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‘Outside agitator’ narrative not supported by Seattle arrest data
Christopher Parker, professor of political science at the UW, weighs in about when political leaders blame outsiders.
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Looking to learn more about race in America? UW professor emeritus Charles Johnson picks 4 books.
MacArthur fellow, National Book Award-winning author and UW English professor emeritus Charles Johnson said literature provides context and in-depth discussions of race.
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Black Scientists Face a Big Disadvantage in Winning NIH Grants, Study Finds
Elena Erosheva, professor of statistics and of social work at the UW, and Carole Lee, associate professor of philosophy at the UW, are quoted. -
Tech Companies Denounce Racism. Will Silicon Valley Change?
The killing of George Floyd elicited corporate outrage. But well-intentioned rhetoric has not always been followed by meaningful action. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, explains.
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Seattle area corporations respond to protests over police brutality with messages of solidarity, but few specifics
Kathleen Fearn-Banks, associate communication professor, and Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discuss Seattle corporations' responses to police brutality protests.
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Pandemic lays bare the everyday stressors, inequities of marginalized communities
Jonathan Kanter and Adam Kuczynski stress the effects of marginalization among those effected by COVID-19.
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‘Ethnic spaces’ make minority students feel at home on campus
Psychology Professor Sapna Cheryan, explains the results of her study that shows how dedicated "ethnic spaces" make minority students feel more welcome at universities.
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UW Honors students use art to disrupt the narrative on homelessness
Students in the Interdisciplinary Honors class “Citizen Acts to Challenge Poverty” collaborated with Real Change to bring the exhibit Portraits for Change.
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The sharing economy helps women find new economic opportunities in Jordan
Allison Anderson, doctoral student in international studies, discusses Jordan's sharing economy, and how it helps women.