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1943 Spokane, County Township | Spokane County Commissioner

BREAKING: Research uncovers old documents showing Whitworth sold land with an exclusionary, racist “racial covenant”

October 7, 2022

1943 Spokane, County Township Map | Spokane County Commissioner On October 6, Whitworth University President Scott McQuilkin sent an email to members of the Whitworth community stating that the...

Blackface lecture: “Leaning into uncomfortable truth”

Blackface lecture: “Leaning into uncomfortable truth”

March 16, 2019

In light of recent news stories about the offensive use of blackface, Whitworth professor of history Dale Soden, P.h.D. gave a lecture on the racist history surrounding the topic and its current relevance.

Activist Ingrid Gonzalez screens "Dolores"

Activist Ingrid Gonzalez screens “Dolores”

October 14, 2018

“Labeling yourself activist, or anything, it compartmentalizes you.”

Colin Kaepernick opinion

October 12, 2018

Nike has proved to make one of the most controversial ads yet. Kaepernick has a brand new contract deal, in addition to apparel with his name and image on it.

Deconstructing your American heroes

November 17, 2017

George Washington. Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Jefferson. John Hancock. James Madison. John Adams. Abraham Lincoln. These men are regarded as the epitome of America and those who helped shape this...

Whitworth’s supposed inclusive community is continually challenged by racial tensions

December 6, 2015

While Whitworth aims to be an inclusive community, the friendly demeanor of the university impedes this goal especially when it comes to addressing racial tensions and issues on campus. When students...

NBA’s response to Sterling comments sparks opportunity for conversation

May 7, 2014

I would like to applaud NBA commissioner Adam Silver for standing up for what’s right and carrying out a stern punishment to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Fortunately, Sterling’s...

Is White Skin Really Fair Skin?

April 30, 2012

by Molly Hough and Sergio Jara ArroyosGuest Writers It seems as if we stopped asking questions about race a while ago. As children our curiosity to explore the world and how it functioned was only...

Martin shooting evokes racial tension

April 4, 2012

The February shooting of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American male from Sanford, Fla., has triggered a wave of protests against the shooter, George Zimmerman. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman,...

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