Aaron Sorkin is at his best with ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
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It’s a grandiose recount of a historical event, hellbent on catching every ounce of drama from every angle.
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Black Panther Party Archive exhibit offers intimate account of rich Bay Area history
The interwoven narrative of Jennings’ own personal history with the history of the party as a whole provided an intimate look at a group whose altruism and dimensionality are often overshadowed by racist and simplistic narratives.
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Police accountability is needed for the people of Berkeley
Our Campaign for Police Accountability citizens group drafted an amendment at about the same time, to replace the appointed PRC with an elected Police Accountability Board. This board would have full authority over the Berkeley Police Department: discipline, training, weapons, procedures and policies.
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From the archives: ‘Black Speakers Say Hutton’s Death Backs ‘White Racism’ Allegations’
The Rev. E. E. Cleveland, minister of the church, told a story about a man trying to get a cool drink of water from a spring muddied by a dead hog. “You never get a cool drink of water until you get the hog out of the spring … You must get the hate out of your hearts,” he urged.
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Defunding Black Panther research infringes on academic freedom
There’s nothing surprising about the federal government’s attempts to stifle the legacy of the Black Panther Party. However, the fact that those attempts have a direct effect on the staff and students of UC Berkeley, is troubling to say the least. In late spring of 2017, the National Park Service
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‘Party People,’ Bobby Seale enliven activism legacies at Berkeley Rep
The year was 1966, and Bobby Seale was ready. He stood on a chair on the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street and recited a poem titled “Uncle Sammy Call Me Full of Lucifer” to a crowd of eager Vietnam War protesters. Last week, 78-year-old Bobby Seale, the co-founder
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