BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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Crime & Safety
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Campus, UCPD discuss crime, safety programs
Campus hosted an hour-long live discussion Sept. 12 with campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof and UCPD Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, who spoke about UCPD and took questions from live attendees.
Crime & Safety
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Campus, UCPD discuss crime, safety programs
Campus hosted an hour-long live discussion Sept. 12 with campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof and UCPD Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, who spoke about UCPD and took questions from live attendees.
Rights & Realities 2023
JULY 26, 2023
Berkeley takes a closer look at the effectiveness of police accountability
Conversations around police brutality and its impact on marginalized communities have been occurring in Berkeley for a while, but the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020 sparked more conversation regarding police brutality and its impact on marginalized communities.
Rights & Realities 2023
JULY 26, 2023
Berkeley takes a closer look at the effectiveness of police accountability
Conversations around police brutality and its impact on marginalized communities have been occurring in Berkeley for a while, but the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020 sparked more conversation regarding police brutality and its impact on marginalized communities.
Campus
MAY 17, 2023
Black Bay Area high schoolers complete Haas, PG&E economic equity, financial education
24 Black high schoolers from around the Bay Area were individually awarded $8,000 in scholarships Saturday after the completion of a financial and investment literacy program, according to a joint press release from Pacific Gas and Electric, or PG&E, and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Campus
MAY 17, 2023
Black Bay Area high schoolers complete Haas, PG&E economic equity, financial education
24 Black high schoolers from around the Bay Area were individually awarded $8,000 in scholarships Saturday after the completion of a financial and investment literacy program, according to a joint press release from Pacific Gas and Electric, or PG&E, and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
City
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
City of Berkeley to launch non-police mental health crisis team
After years of community advocacy, the city of Berkeley plans to launch a mental health crisis response team that is independent from law enforcement this summer.
City
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
City of Berkeley to launch non-police mental health crisis team
After years of community advocacy, the city of Berkeley plans to launch a mental health crisis response team that is independent from law enforcement this summer.
Campus
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
UC Berkeley incorporates anti-racist, inclusive strategies in 10 large courses
Ten large-enrollment courses at UC Berkeley have changed their approach to incorporate more inclusive and anti-racist curriculum and teaching strategies.
Campus
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
UC Berkeley incorporates anti-racist, inclusive strategies in 10 large courses
Ten large-enrollment courses at UC Berkeley have changed their approach to incorporate more inclusive and anti-racist curriculum and teaching strategies.
Black History Month 2022
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
‘Community and connection’: City, campus reflect on anti-racism reforms
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.
Black History Month 2022
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
‘Community and connection’: City, campus reflect on anti-racism reforms
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.
Campus
OCTOBER 28, 2021
UCPD Chief Margo Bennett plans to retire, Black Student Union looks forward
After two decades of service, UCPD Chief Margo Bennett will trade in her uniform for retirement in June 2022.
Campus
OCTOBER 28, 2021
UCPD Chief Margo Bennett plans to retire, Black Student Union looks forward
After two decades of service, UCPD Chief Margo Bennett will trade in her uniform for retirement in June 2022.
Bear Bytes
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Athletes and activists: The same uniform
Athletes have taken off their uniforms and joined the world in the revolution for change in society, marching side by side with their fans.
Bear Bytes
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Athletes and activists: The same uniform
Athletes have taken off their uniforms and joined the world in the revolution for change in society, marching side by side with their fans.
Research & Ideas
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Study shows temporary decline in anti-Black sentiment following George Floyd's death
UC Berkeley School of Public Health collaborated with other universities to publish a new study highlighting the brief but significant drop in online anti-Black sentiment following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
Research & Ideas
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Study shows temporary decline in anti-Black sentiment following George Floyd's death
UC Berkeley School of Public Health collaborated with other universities to publish a new study highlighting the brief but significant drop in online anti-Black sentiment following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
City
JULY 13, 2021
Berkeley community reflects on fiscal year 2022 budget, police alternatives
In June 2011, then Berkeley City Councilmember Jesse Arreguín was involved in the passage of the city’s budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013. At the time, 54% of the budget was dedicated to public safety, with the Berkeley Police Department receiving roughly $55 million.
City
JULY 13, 2021
Berkeley community reflects on fiscal year 2022 budget, police alternatives
In June 2011, then Berkeley City Councilmember Jesse Arreguín was involved in the passage of the city’s budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013. At the time, 54% of the budget was dedicated to public safety, with the Berkeley Police Department receiving roughly $55 million.
