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Washington Dream Coalition. Paul Quinonez interview
No full textInterview with Paul Quinonez, a Washington Dream Coalition founder, regarding the COVID-19 relief fund program
Rudolph (Karen) interview
No full textKaren Rudolph, a 1976 graduate of the University of Washington's Women Studies department, shares her family history through the lens of the socio-political events that shaped her upbringing, including the Great Depression, Japanese concentration camps, and World War II. She reflects on how her parents' activism and commitment to education influenced her own lifelong dedication to activism. She offers intimate memories of her college years, including struggles with making friends, falling in love with women in the program, and witnessing the profound impact of rape, domestic violence, and restricted access to safe and legal abortion. Reflecting on her education at the University of Washington, she recalls both the progress and frustrations of the time. She emphasizes the lesson that change is possible, even in the face of institutional hierarchies that insist otherwise.Student; Abortion; LGBTQ+ activism; Academia and activism; Administrative pushback; Student-professor dynamics; Feminist pedagogy; Gender-based violence; Labor rights; Misogyn
Sunnyland Mutual Aid. Daniel Wallach interview
No full textA UWB student speaks with Sunnyland Mutual Aid co-creator, Dani Wallach, on how they formed a local community outreach group in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges they have faced
Reddy (Chandan) interview
No full textReddy discusses their personal experiences and reflections on social issues, particularly the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic during their college years. They describe feeling privileged as a middle-class student of color, but also express how the epidemic connected them with the experiences of working-class first-generation students of color. Reddy reflects on the lack of information and support during the epidemic, as well as the fear and stigma surrounding queer intimacy and disclosure. The interview provides insight into the personal and societal effects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and sheds light on the intersection of privilege, identity, and social issues during that time
Boma jewelry box, 2021
No full textBoma is a jewelry company founded in Seattle in 1981 by Boon and Chieko Chaya. Their daughter Suzanne Vetillart became CEO in 2016.1 Container, Shopping; Materials: cardboard; Dimensions: 3.75 in.H x 3.75 in.W x 1.25 in.
Painted mask made by Malcolm Procter (Wolf Delux), 2021
No full textMalcolm Procter, who goes by the artist name of Wolf Delux, painted this mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. His distinctive linework style is done with paint or bleach to create the desired effect on each item. Procter is a Black artist and was born and raised in Seattle. His work takes inspiration from many sources, including pop art, African mud cloth, and graffiti and street art. In addition to his works on clothing, Procter was also a sought-after muralist in 2020 when many businesses were boarded up with plywood.1 Mask, Surgical; Materials: fabric --paint; Dimensions: 5.5 in.H x 9 in.
Indivisible Kirkland. Sarah Franklin, Heather McKnight, and MJ Carlson interview
No full textInterview of Sarah Franklin, Heather McKnight, and MJ Carlson, who are organizers of Indivisible Kirkland which is a smaller branch of the Indivisible Organization who lobby representatives to create change through local communities. This interview discusses the past, present, and future goals of this organization based on the impacts of the Trump Administration
Food Not Bombs Tacoma Snack Pack Distribution
No full textSnack packs made by volunteers are distributed to the houseless communit
Food Not Bombs Tacoma COVID Tests and Harm Reduction
No full textVolunteer medics distribute COVID tests and teach about harm reductio
UWB/CC Campus Library Community Reads. Sarah Leadley and Tami Garrard interview
No full textInterview with Sarah Leadley and Tami Garrard about how UWB/CC Library Community Reads events work, what students come out of the interview with, and how the pandemic has affected their event