Professor Andrew Gomez was awarded a Whiting Fellowship to collect and preserve oral histories about race in Tacoma.
A Natural Fit
It was the summer of 2005 and the 6-year-old’s first day at her grandmother’s booth at the Lacey Farmers Market. An assortment of lavender products—from lotion and perfume to sachets and concentrated oils—was spread out in front of her, and the mild, pleasant scent seeped into her clothing. She loved it.
