Race and Equity

In the arts, visit an exhibition of portraits and stories, explore a collection of prints that date back to the 1490s, and more!

In her book Beyond Guilt Trips, principal lecturer Anu Taranath discusses how travelers can respectfully explore other cultures.

Carrie Yamaoka: recto/verso” plays through Nov. 3 at the Henry Art Gallery on the University of Washington campus. 

Tracy Thai (BA, Engligh | American Ethnic Studies, 2019) interviews Jang Wok Huh, her former professor at the UW, and reflects upon identity and representation.

Sonal Khullar, a professor of art history, will talk about her current book project, The Art of Dislocation: Conflict and Collaboration in Contemporary Art from South Asia.

Jackson School Director Reşat Kasaba is joining together in the call for increased focus on diversity and inclusion in International Affairs education.

Faculty members in Social Sciences and Humanities are recognized for their recently published books. 

When Professor Shawn Wong went public with criticisms of publishing house Penguin, the literary community responded. American Ethnic Studies Professor Vince Schleitwiller weighs in.

UW sociologist LaShawnDa Pittman, weighs in on the multiple meanings of Juneteenth celebrations in Seattle.

Yolanda Valencia (PhD, 2019) explores how undocumented immigrants thrive despite US policies. 

UW professor Ralina Joesph is teaching people to talk about race across generational and racial lines

Columns interviews Howie Echo-Hawk (BA, American Indian Studies, 2018).

KUOW interviews Anu Taranath, faculty member in English and Comparative History of Ideas departments, about her new book called Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World.

Yolanda Barton (BA, Laws, Societies, and Justice, 2004 | MC, Digital Media, 2018) wants to use virtual reality to preserve the music history of Seattle.         

Tim Bond,  UW's Head of Professional Actor Training Program and Professor of Acting and Directing, directs Antoinette Nwandu's 'Pass Over' at ACT Theatre.