Yesterday, we lost a treasured alumnus and path-breaking leader of our state with the passing of Senator George Fleming, ‘64, a Husky Football legend who made an even bigger impact off the field through his decades of public service and committed advocacy for civil rights and equal access to education.
Category: Race & Equity
Celebrating and reflecting on National Native American Heritage Month
As we take this month to reflect with intentionality on the past, present and future of Native American contributions to our society, we are fortunate to be so deeply connected to the people, communities and traditions of the tribes that are woven into the fabric of our shared experience.
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and the many contributions of Latinx people
Although National Hispanic Heritage Month officially ends today, it’s by no means the end of opportunities to explore and celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic and Latinx faculty, staff, students and alumni to history, culture and scientific achievement
Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day – and the communities and people it honors
Guest blogger Rickey Hall, Vice President/University Diversity Officer in the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, invites us to recognize National Indigenous Peoples’ Day by reflecting on the experiences of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and recognizing the contributions Indigenous people have made, and continue to make at the UW.
Saying farewell to a friend and visionary, Professor Emeritus Thad Spratlen
Yesterday, we said goodbye to a friend. But we also celebrated his truly extraordinary life and legacy with a community of people who loved him.
We stand with the Dreamers
Although a new court ruling throws the DACA program into question, we continue to stand with the Dreamers,
Celebrating Pride – the progress and the work ahead
I’ve seen transformative change in the liberation of LGBTQ+ people, and knowing that change of this magnitude is possible, I am even more committed to continuing the work of ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live and thrive as their authentic selves.
Disturbing allegations of racism within UWPD
It was deeply disturbing to our whole community to read media reports about how several Black UWPD officers experienced racism within the department. This kind of behavior amongst our staff will not be tolerated or excused.
On Juneteenth, we honor the past and act for the future
This Saturday, we will honor Juneteenth, a commemoration of the day when news of the Civil War’s end – and the cessation of chattel slavery in the United States – at last reached enslaved people in Texas. Honoring Juneteenth is just one step in reckoning with and redressing historical and ongoing systemic racism, inequity and injustice.
Beginnings of change hold promise, but our work must continue
This week marks one year since the killing of George Floyd. There is still much work to do to achieve the profound, sustained and systemic reforms needed for an equitable society, and that work is required of us.