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WSU professors launch new podcast about racism

WSU professors launch new podcast about racism

Lissete Landaverde October 7, 2020

While it's never an easy conversation to have, it is important to talk about racism, which is what three Weber State University professors are doing with their new Wildcat Conversations: Racism podcast...

Balancing free speech and safety on campus

Balancing free speech and safety on campus

Francisco Ruiz November 27, 2019

The recent interaction between student Michael Moreno and debate coach Ryan Wash caused significant controversy online and on campus after Moreno posted recordings of in-class interactions on YouTube....

Ron Stallworth, a well known infiltrator of the Ku Klux Klan and subject of recent Spike Lee movie, spoke to a packed out WSU audience. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

The man behind the black klansman

Danya Gil February 9, 2019

From the beginning, Ron Stallworth wanted to work undercover; he didn't like uniforms. He got his wish when he became part of a long-term infiltration of a chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. Wearing joggers,...

Beyond King, Parks, and Douglass: WSU celebrates Black History Month

Beyond King, Parks, and Douglass: WSU celebrates Black History Month

Danya Gil February 2, 2019

Celebrations around most parts of the country revolve around the same figures--Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks--year after year. However, WSU students and faculty believe there is more to the African-American...

Investigative journalist Ronan Farrow gives a speech and then a Q&A. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Ronan Farrow give long-awaited speech at WSU

Harrison Epstein January 21, 2019

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Val A. Browning Center’s Austad Auditorium on Jan. 19. Farrow came to Weber State University as a part of the ongoing...

The Black Scholars United feature in the 1982 version of Weber State College’s yearbook “The Acorn.” (Signpost Archives)

BSU’s journey promoting black culture continues 50 years later

Alyson Johnson February 9, 2018

After 50 years of promoting leadership and education for black students at Weber State, Black Scholars United continues to inspire, encourage and provide support for all minority students.BSU was established...

Dr. Forrest Crawford, professor of education at Weber State University and an LGBT advocate, speaks at Equality Utahs 2016 Allies Dinner at Salt Lake Citys Salt Palace on Oct. 21. “You do these things because you’re fighting the good fight, smoothing the jagged edges and rocky roads for somebody else, for a more perfect union,” Crawford said. (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

WSU professors share stories of civil rights

Deborah Wilber January 31, 2018

Compassion is hardly forgotten, an observation which teacher education professor Forrest Crawford carried with him in his pursuit for equality and diversity at Weber State University. Born in 1952, Crawford...

Dr. Forrest Crawford, professor of education at Weber State University and an LGBT advocate, speaks at Equality Utahs 2016 Allies Dinner at Salt Lake Citys Salt Palace on Oct. 21. “You do these things because you’re fighting the good fight, smoothing the jagged edges and rocky roads for somebody else, for a more perfect union,” Crawford said. (Tara Carrasco / The Signpost)

Crawford honored at benefit dinner for activism

Janiece Norman October 23, 2016

Activism is part of daily life for Dr. Forrest Crawford. In front of a crowd of approximately 2,000 Equality Utah members and supporters, he elaborated on his activism for the LGBT community. “Please...

Forrest Crawford (top middle) poses with colleges at the Harvey Milk Blvd. dedication in Salt Lake City on May 13, 2016. Also pictured: Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski (top right middle) and Troy Williams (top right). (Source: Forrest Crawford)

Equality Utah presents Dr. Forrest Crawford with Utah Allies Award

Ashton Corsetti October 9, 2016

There’s one professor, according to Executive Director of Equality Utah Troy Williams, who advocated for LGBT rights “long before it was cool and popular to do.”Professor Forrest Crawford...

Dr. Forrest C. Crawford, Weber State Professor of Teacher Education hosts The F Word Colloquium on Thursday. (Cydnee Green / The Signpost)

“La Palabra con p” da Énfasis Sobre la Importancia de Perdón.

Nathan Cragun December 2, 2015

Liz Stone solo tenía 16 años cuando se asesinó su mejor amigo. Cayó en una depresión profunda, ella fue hospitalizada por un intento de suicidio. Poco después de que salió del hospital fue violada...

Dr. Forrest C. Crawford, Weber State Professor of Teacher Education hosts The F Word Colloquium on Thursday. (Cydnee Green / The Signpost)

‘The f Word’ emphasizes the importance of forgiveness

Nathan Cragun November 18, 2015

Liz Stone was only 16 when her best friend was murdered. Falling into deep depression, she was hospitalized for an attempted suicide. Shortly after she was released, she was raped by a childhood friend....

Crawford honored for diversity, teacher education work

October 6, 2013

Weber State University honored teacher education professor Forrest Crawford on Thursday evening with a reception and presentation on the work he’s done both for and outside of WSU. The ceremony came...

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