Walter Mosley mines identity and notions of right and wrong in ‘John Woman’
The prolific author's latest novel is a little bit crime story, and also a meditation on history, identity, power and sex. Mosley will discuss "John...
Jerry Large
Artifacts of injustice: An American history collection
Slavery was at the center of America’s birth, fueled economic growth and claimed millions of lives in a war that threatened the country’s survival. Explore...
Seattle collection of rare artifacts reveals America’s past and present, and how little we know WATCH
Here in Seattle, attorney Jeffrey Coopersmith has spent decades collecting thousands of items that document America’s history. These artifacts, Coopersmith says, “explain so much about...
It’s been great connecting with you … now I’m moving on | Jerry Large
After more than 36 years at The Times, Jerry Large reflects on his time here and thanks readers before he heads off to retirement.
The injustices MLK fought are still present in Seattle today | Jerry Large | Jerry Large WATCH
Injustices that caused strong reactions to the death of MLK 50 years ago today may look different but, sadly, are still present in our community.
Teens may push past roadblocks to gun laws — if they persist and vote | Jerry Large WATCH
Students are not only marching, but looking to be active voters for gun control, and that could be what it takes to get past barriers...
Upward mobility is especially tough for black boys in U.S. Here’s why. | Jerry Large
A new study, Race and Economic Opportunity in the United States, is more powerful than some previous work because it examines what hinders or helps...
The late Harold Booker lifted himself above expectations … and helped make King County a better place | Jerry Large
Booker, who died last month, is credited with a long list of firsts for a black man. The firsts are something to celebrate, but also...
History of Japanese-American detention comes to life in new show of ordinary objects | Jerry Large
A passion for history’s important stories led to the creation of an online repository that tells the stories of some of those interned families.
Arguments over guns waste time and lives, when action is needed now | Jerry Large
Among readers, the ideological arguments about guns continue, but more people see this as a time to reduce violence by controlling access to guns.