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From Racehorses to Research
Posted 06/13/2016
When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.
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Turkish Jews Proudly Defend Last Sephardic Homeland — Even as Some Flee<
Posted 05/28/2016
Current state of Ottoman Jews in light of the political climate in Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Professor Devin Naar is quoted.
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Helping All Voices Be Heard
Posted 06/21/2016
In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.
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Parents wrote about their transgender 5-year-old, and readers had strong
Posted 06/08/2016
Ron and Vanessa Ford are the parents of a 5-year-old transgender child. A recent UW study is referenced.
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Airbnb bans N. Carolina host as accounts of racism rise
Posted 06/01/2016
Airbnb banned a host in North Carolina Wednesday after he used racist language to tell a woman who had just booked a room she was not welcome because
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She’s a theater legend — but still often the only black person in the ro
Posted 06/07/2016
Valerie Curtis-Newton directs the UW graduate acting and directing programs. Off-campus, she’s developed a career as a freelance stage director.
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The gay Cuban-American breaking barriers in Washington
Posted 05/31/2016
University leaders might talk about the virtues of diversity but they don't often embody it.
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Diversity takes center stage at Airbnb's annual tech conference
Posted 06/08/2016
This year, the annual Airbnb conference, OpenAir, will focus on a different challenge for the company and the tech industry: diversity and inclusion.
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A transgender child's journey
Posted 06/03/2016
Eight-year-old Rachel White’s transgender journey has only begun. Despite support at home and school, there is no easy path ahead.
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‘Roots,’ remade for a new era
Posted 05/18/2016
The revival of "Roots" aims to deliver a visceral punch of the past to a younger demographic, consumed anew by questions of race, inequality and
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New UW program hopes to bridge gaps between Native-American students and
Posted 06/14/2016
The University of Washington's new two-year Native Education Certificate blends online learning with hands-on projects to build relationships in
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Portrait of a researcher
Posted 06/08/2016
Challenging perceptions about the academic contributions of men of color and student athletes.
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Where did the government jobs go?
Posted 04/27/2016
University of Washington, Jennifer Laird, wrote a widely cited dissertation, examining the effects of public-sector layoffs on different races
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Face of America should include you, me and her
Posted 05/01/2016
Shirley Yee, professor of gender, women and sexuality studies at the UW, is featured in this column about how equality is portrayed in America.
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A Tailored Approach to Trauma Intervention
Posted 05/03/2016
Working with Somali community leaders, a UW psychology professor has developed a trauma intervention program for the Somali community.
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