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A moment where protest leads to change? UW professor sees an historic arc
Michael McCann, professor of political science, puts into context the peace and the violence of protests against police brutality.
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As a Black mother-to-be, I’m already full of heartache
Maya Angela Smith, associate professor of French, writes about her experience as a Black mother-to-be.
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Faculty Perspectives on the George Floyd Protests
To provide some insight on the current moment, Department of Political Science faculty have written short reflections on the protests and provided a list of recommended readings.
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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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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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‘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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Gender and racial disparities evident in evictions, UW study reveals
Tim Thomas (BA, Sociology, 2017) and data scientist Jose Hernandez discuss their study regarding gender and racial disparities in evictions.
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It Really Is Different This Time
Political science Professor Christopher Sebastian Parker explains how this time may be indicative of a political shift for white moderates.
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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. -
Painting the way for Latinx artists
Jake Prendez (BA, American Ethnic Studies, 2000) discusses his experience as a Latinx artist and the creation of his cultural center.
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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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Peaceful Vancouver protest against anti-black racism gives organizer feeling of hope
Christopher Parker, professor of political science discusses a protest at Vancouver Art Gallery Sunday in solidarity with protests against police violence and racial injustice in the U.S.
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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.