Our Vision

Ethnic Studies in every classroom of WA State taught by anti-racist educators committed to centering the history and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of Color.

Who We Are

We are a group of anti-racist, Ethnic Studies educator activists who came together to form a 501(c)4 non-profit in the State of Washington to support the implementation of Ethnic Studies Statewide.

Our Mission

  • Centering the voices of people of Color with a focus on youth and critical educators of Color

  • Continually learning, teaching, and developing strategies to implement K-12 Ethnic Studies programs in all Washington State public school districts and independent schools

  • Providing anti-racist and Ethnic Studies professional development for K-12 educators and students

  • Cultivating connections with community organizations with shared anti-racist education missions

  • Building systemic power by advocating with educator associations, educational service districts, and state-level education committees and organizations

  • Creating a community of activists to learn from and with each other

  • Protecting the integrity of Ethnic Studies by eradicating whitewashed, Eurocentric pedagogies.

This project was supported by grants from the City of Seattle's Office of Art and Culture and 4Culture.

Washington Ethnic Studies: Washington Youth Activist Academy

WA Ethnic Studies Now launched a youth summer programming led by antiracist educators and youth activists. In the summer of 2021 learning networking opportunities were opened for all aspiring youth activists ages 12-16 from July 12-16th 2021. Learn more about it in the video below.