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DEAN SPOT LIGH T

DR. MARCI A TATE ARUN GA

Did you know that our Dean, Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, is the author of a children?s
book? The Stolen Ones and How They Were Missed is the story of Nia, a girl who was
stolen from her African home.The story focuses on how she was missed by her
family and village. Beautifully illustrated by Isaiah Townsend, the book reminds us of
the importance of maintaining and reestablishing connection to our roots. Check out
this link to a conversation between Dr. Tate Arunga and Ms. Sisi of Black Talk Radio
Network. Dr. Tate Arunga discusses how to talk to children about Black lives being
stolen from their homeland. They also discuss Dr. Tate Arunga?s time as a Black
Panther member serving along with Elmer and Aaron Dixon in the Seattle Chapter.

https://www.blacktalkradionetwork.com/2020/06/25/ms-sisi-dean-of-evergreen-state-college-dr-marcia-tate-arunga-the-stolen-ones/