Psych 250 was a formative class because it centered critical race theory (and personal experience) as important topics in academia that had real effects on real people. I loved the class so much that I participated in six months of Pipeline Project volunteering at Leschi Elementary School, learning about race and equity in elementary education. Interestingly, Leschi was one of the feeder schools for the Seattle high school that I attended (Garfield). It was rewarding to go back to a place where I had a connection, and engage more deeply in Seattle and its racial and educational history. Every week I’d go to Leschi and volunteer in a classroom. I’d also work in an after-school program for East African children, which was my favorite part of the experience because I got to know each student very closely and could witness their progress in math and reading comprehension. I had a great time doing Pipeline Project, but ultimately decided that I wasn’t interested in pursuing education in my time at UW.
My artifact is the anti-racism group action plan that I created with two of my white classmates in Psych 250.
My artifact is the anti-racism group action plan that I created with two of my white classmates in Psych 250.