January 20, 2019

Does a focus on ethnic studies have the power to transform Seattle Public Schools?

January 20, 2019/ Matt Halvorson

I was urged recently to explore ethnic studies more deeply, and I took that suggestion to heart. In reading and discussing and learning more, I’ve come to see that I underestimated the potential impact that ethnic studies curricula could have on our schools.

May 29, 2018

Starbucks closed its stores today to renew its commitment to... Third Place? Huh. What's that?

May 29, 2018/ Matt Halvorson

I’m sure you know by now that two Black men were arrested after a Starbucks employee called them in for being Black a few weeks back.

Every Starbucks closed today in response to that incident, and every Starbucks employee in universes both known and otherwise attended a racial bias training this afternoon.