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They are not just housing ancient artifacts or dusty preservations of a lost civilization — they are a part of living, breathing and evolving cultures.
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Students should be required to have an in-depth understanding of the history and heritage of the people who were on American land before colonization.
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On a patch of land at the northwest corner of campus, a garden brimming with indigenous plants has sprung to life and connected students to their heritage.
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We live in a diverse society; it’s time for all school curriculums to reflect that.
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We must name and hold accountable those who are responsible for discriminating against and harming the lives and bodies of people of color.
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As we consider this ethnic studies curriculum, we must do so with a degree of attention, care and foresight equal to the great potential and power it holds.
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Ethnic studies should be a requirement, backed by law, for all levels of education, for all kids, who will inherit the unjust systems we leave behind
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Michael Chang, a lawyer, UC Berkeley lecturer and local parent, is running for the Berkeley Unified School District board.
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In freshman year, I had an ethnic studies teacher who posed an interesting question to the class: “When did you realize you were Black?”
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I’ve often had STEM friends not understand why they have to pay our exorbitant tuition even for classes not clearly related to their major.
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