Yes, white people should fight inequality. But no, white people should not need rewards for standing up for the rights of others.

“Hey girl!” Oluwatobi ‘Tobi’ Alawode said as she walked over to the leather seats. We were in Hillman Hall, the newest architectural gem on Washington University’s campus. She sniffled and apologized for “sounding ridiculous.”

Black Anthology focused on the importance of staying aware of racial issues post-Ferguson in its performances this weekend. This year’s production, titled “woke,” depicted the hardships and adversity African-Americans experience on a daily basis on predominantly white campuses.

Black Anthology, Washington University’s oldest student-run cultural show, returns this weekend with “woke.” I sat down with senior Schuyler Atkins, the show’s director, and freshman Chris Gauss, an actor in the performance. Here’s what I learned.