Race and Equity

Christopher Parker, professor of political science, explains how Trump's presidency could "kick off a second Reconstruction" as it forces Americans to reckon with race.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, explains how climate equity should guide decarbonization efforts.

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

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.

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

Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, explains his new research saying that stronger labor unions have an anti-racist side effect.

To sustain the current anti-racism movement, look to the past. Megan Ming Francis, associate professor of political science, is interviewed.

Steve Herbert, professor of law, societies, and justice and of geography, is referenced in this article discussing common myths about policing.

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.

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.

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

Nancy Bartley, a doctoral student in English, writes that in her decades of journalism she saw police dealing out "street justice" as a common practice against Blacks.

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.

Quin’Nita Cobbins-Modica, who graduated from the UW with a Ph.D. in history, discusses Seattle's history of black female activists.

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