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“During these discussions there was a lot of diversity in responses, as participants represented various nationalities, races, and age groups. Over the course of 5 weeks, we were able to hold space for difficult conversations while respecting each other’s viewpoints and perspectives.”
Read More“Through experiencing racism and learning from the experiences of others, I’ve grown to realize that though the experiences are different in the Caribbean from those in the USA, the goal of the movement is still the same,” Ruqayyah Scott, alumna of the Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean…
Read MoreEhler Win, former Co-chair of the FIUTS CulturalFest Showcase Committee and 2020 alumna of UW, partnered with a childhood friend to translate the “Dear Mom and Dad” letter into the Karen language in support of Black Lives Matter. Continue on to read more about her international advocacy work with the Karen community…
Read MoreFIUTS is excited to share the international advocacy work of our students and alumni as they stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. This week, hear from Isabel Wang, an international graduate student from Taiwan, as she shares her experience participating in a solidarity rally in Taipei…
Read MoreMy name is Mariama Sidibe and I am a Junior at the University of Washington studying International Studies with a concentration in human rights. I am originally from Guinea but I was raised in Seattle for the majority of my life. I am connected through FIUTS as a work study student, holding the position of Education Programs assistant…
Read More“As an educator/artist, it dawned on me how I needed to take this opportunity to not only educate our future generation but also involve them in supporting the movement through music/art…”
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