Archive: Black Culture (Henry Louis Gates)

Public intellectual and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. offers insight into black culture and race relations in this interview from the University of Washington with Upon Reflection host Marcia Alvar. Gates gives an overview of his book "Colored People: A Memoir" and a glimpse into his own childhood. He also breaks down the evolution of race monikers, from "colored" to "black" to "African-American." 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.