Archive: In Pursuit of Social Justice
4,324 views · Published 5 May 2009 · 58:34 · Indexed 26 September 2026
Channel: UW Video · 2009 · Education
This documentary centers on the May 20, 1968 takeover of President Odegaards office by members of the UW Black Student Union and their supporters. The content includes the landmark event of the 1968 sit-in and the climate of the times that led up to it, as well as the results of campus diversity efforts and their impact on the UW today. A history lesson, showing us the life and times of the decade or so before 1968, the program examines society, politics, and education during that time. To see more videos from the University of Washington visit https://uw.edu/video. The University of Washington is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter accessibility barriers using videos found on this channel, please contact UW Video at uwvideo [at] uw [dot] edu.
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