Year: 1964. Location: Mississippi. Organization: the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC; pronounced “snick”). Campaign: Freedom Summer. Weeks earlier, three young civil rights organizers went missing. They were among the many…
A Storyteller and Curator of America’s Unspoken Truths
With a traveling museum and a passion for conversation, Delbert Richardson is sharing “American history through an Afrocentric Lens.” “You look at Black inventions like the Super Soaker, the doorknob,…
Using Skateboarding to Support Street Kids in Bangladesh
Like many big, openhearted attempts to make the world a better place, the first trip that Susie Halsell ’18, ’23 (Santa Barbara, BA; Online, MA) made to Bangladesh with the…
Becoming a Champion for Native Voices
August 9, 2023, was a notable day for Julie Ann Sa’Leit’Sa Kwina Johnson ’81 (Seattle, BA). The Mayor and City Council of Seattle had proclaimed the day “Auntie Julie Johnson…
Community Spotlight: Bridge Program Creates Tapestry
Over 60 in-person guests and more than 400 virtual participants came together to honor Antioch’s Bridge Program for a quarter-century of providing free humanities education to low-income adults. They marked…
Misfit Mountain Provides Lifeline for Animals and Families After North Carolina Flooding
When Hurricane Helene struck the Greater Asheville area on September 27 and 28 of last year, the impacted communities faced devastating losses. Two of those who stepped up to help…
New YA Novel from Rayne Lacko Explores Music, Addiction, and Empathy
Rayne Lacko ‘21, ’23 (Online, BA, MA Individual Studies) is the author of A Song for the Road, an Eric Hoffer Book Award finalist. She continues to delve into themes…
Life Experience Credits: How Your Journey Shapes Your Education at Antioch University
For many adult learners, the decision to pursue higher education is not just about earning a degree—it’s about honoring the journey that’s shaped them. At Antioch University, we understand that…
Bridge Program Celebrates 25 Years of Promoting Educational Justice With Speeches and Community Tapestry
A recent 25th-anniversary celebration drew 60 in-person guests and over 400 virtual participants to commemorate the achievements and milestones of Antioch’s Bridge Program, which has provided free, high-quality humanities education…
Exploring Resilience and Healing in Comfort, Texas: Randa Jo Downs Publishes Poignant Memoir
Randa Jo Downs ’01 (Creative Writing, Seattle) has released her powerful memoir, Comfort, Texas. This deeply moving book delves into the complex dynamics of her family, exploring why her father…
Stephanie Hunter Jones Publishes Inspiring Book on Heroism and Personal Growth
Stephanie Hunter Jones ‘12, ‘13 (Los Angeles, BA, MAP) published a book titled, Clara’s Journey: A Superhero’s Guide to Understanding, Healing, and Confronting Antiheroes and Supervillains. The book is a…
Christopher Key Publishes New Science Fiction Novel
Christopher Key ‘94 (Seattle, BA) is a multiple award-winning journalist and photographer who has recently published a seven-book series of science-fiction novels titled Planetbase Universe. Key is working on a…