Berkeley
Indigenous people rejoice after city of Berkeley votes to return sacred Native land to Ohlone
By Janie Har and Olga R. Rodriguez — March 14, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Before Spanish colonizers arrived in the region, the area held a village and a massive shellmound with a height of 20 feet and the length and width of a football field that was a ceremonial and burial site.
Amid threats, California lawmaker calls bill barring caste discrimination ‘right thing to do’
By Alejandra Molina — April 25, 2023
(RNS) — Groups such as the Hindu American Foundation and the Coalition of Hindus of North America say the bill targets Hindus and Indian Americans who are commonly associated with the caste system.
A California church attempts reparations for historic redlining of Black homebuyers
By Frances Nguyen — December 23, 2022
(Next City) — The Black Wealth Builders Fund offers zero-interest loans to Black neighbors looking to purchase their first home.
Unlikely visitor, Rev. Graham campaigns in liberal Berkeley
By Paul O'Donnell — June 1, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Rev. Franklin Graham says he is coming to Berkeley in peace and in a longshot attempt to sway voters to support evangelical Christian candidates.
Will young Jews stand up for Judaism?
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 4, 2016
Young Jews need to stand up for themselves and their narrative. A manifesto.
Is anti-Semitism really increasing on US college campuses? (COMMENTARY)
By Jay Michaelson — March 24, 2015
(RNS) The factors that differentiate anti-Semitic from anti-Israel speech are subtle.
Zaytuna College recognized as first accredited Muslim college in the US
By Kimberly Winston — March 18, 2015
BERKELEY, Calif. (RNS) Zaytuna -- the Arabic word for the olive tree -- remains unique among American colleges and universities. It requires students to learn Arabic so they can study Islamic texts, including the Quran, in their original language.
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