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The News and Events section serves as a central location for all of the Third World Liberation Front Research Initiative's updates, ranging from the latest news articles to upcoming events, and a comprehensive archive of past ones. In this section, we'll keep visitors informed about ongoing and forthcoming events that delve into the rich history and ongoing influence of the TWLF. Whether you're a scholar, student, activist, or simply a curious mind, this section offers valuable insights and opportunities to engage with the TWLF's legacy.

A special focus of our event programming is supporting high school educators by providing them with resources and workshops that facilitate the incorporation of TWLF history into their curriculum. While these events are tailored to meet the needs of educators, we warmly welcome all individuals who wish to learn more and participate. If you're aware of an event that aligns with the TWLF's mission and goals, or if you're hosting one, we encourage you to share it with us through our Google Form. This collaborative approach allows us to curate a diverse and enriching calendar of events, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the TWLF among a broader audience. Stay tuned to this section for information on how to participate or register for upcoming events, ensuring you remain connected and involved in the ongoing dialogue around the TWLF.

Stay up-to-date on upcoming events from campus units initiating programming, workshops, and series that dive into the legacy and impact of TWLF. We welcome you to review their calendars for news and events.

Third World Liberation Front Panel 2.0

On June 10, 2024, UC Berkeley's High School Ethnic Studies Initiative hosted a panel on the history of the 1969 Third World Liberation Front at UC Berkeley, the movement that led to the creation of the first Ethnic Studies Department. This panel, following a similar one held in 2023, featured original strikers from the 1969 Third World Liberation Front strike at UC Berkeley, and Professor Waldo Martin, UC Berkeley historian specializing in social movements of the 1960s. UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies undergraduate students moderated a discussion tailored to high school educators teaching Ethnic Studies courses. It covered the intentionality behind the creation of Ethnic Studies, hopes for its future, and included a special message for instructors. Watch panel

4/27/24 Cultivating Emotional Relationships to Essential HS Ethnic Studies Concepts

During the 2024 Othering and Belonging conference, the UC Berkeley High School Ethnic Studies Initiative (HSESI) coordinated "Cultivating Emotional Relationships to Essential HS Ethnic Studies Concepts(link is external)(link is external), a breakout session intended to support HSESI’s efforts, foster Bay Area teacher leadership and resource sharing vis-à-vis the graduation requirement, and place in conversation OBI’s bridging and belonging frameworks and practices in a new and complex domain of high school education in California. Learn more (link is external)

4/2/24 HSESI Community of Practice: "How can districts and schools successfully implement Ethnic Studies courses?"

On Tuesday, April 2nd, Artnelson Concordia led a Zoom conversation on "How can districts and schools successfully implement Ethnic Studies courses?" Artnelson is a founding teacher of the SFUSD Ethnic Studies program and currently coordinates Santa Barbara Unified School District's (SBUSD) Ethnic Studies program. Resource page (link is external)

3/26/24 HSESI Community of Practice: How do we create healing spaces in response to controversial topics?

On Tuesday, March 26th, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm Kyle Beckham, lecturer and co-director of the UC Berkeley Teacher Education Program lead a discussion on Zoom on how to create healing spaces in response to controversial topics. Beckham is a veteran classroom teacher who helped to co-create SFUSD's Ethnic Studies program. Resource page (link is external)

3/18/24 HSESI Scholar Series Event: How do we teach Pacific Island matters in High School Ethnic Studies Curricula?

"How do we teach Pacific Island matters in High School Ethnic Studies Curricula?” was held on Monday, March 26th, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, featuring an introduction by Angel Halafihi and moderation by UC Berkeley undergraduates Fine Ashley Tuitupou & Kahel Joem Zedekiah. Discussion panelists included Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander scholars Estella Owoimaha-Church and Andrew Vai. Resource page (link is external)

2/28/24 HSESI Scholar Series Event: "Teaching Histories of Anti-Imperialist Solidarity"

1/30/24 HSESI Scholar Series Event: Hope, Healing and the Warrior Women Project

On January 30th, 2024, filmmaker and scholar Dr. Elizabeth Castle, shared her experiences with The Warrior Women Project (link is external) (which she founded in 2006), and how it honors the legacies of Native Women activists. She shared insights on incorporating the narratives of Wounded Knee activists, and oral histories more generally, into today’s academic landscape, especially in Ethnic Studies courses. Resource page (link is external)

10/23/24 HSESI Scholar Series Event: Teaching the Black Panther Legacy with Ula S. Taylor and Waldo E. Martin

On October 23, 2023, the High School Ethnic Studies Initiative (HSESI) team and the Multicultural Community Center(link is external) at UC Berkeley hosted the first event in the UCB-HSESI scholar series, "Teaching the Black Panther Party Legacy " featuring Professors Ula Taylor(link is external) and Waldo Martin(link is external), scholars on Black Panther Party history. This discussion provided insights on incorporating the Party's history and enduring lessons into today's academic landscape, especially in Ethnic Studies courses. Resource page (link is external)

6/12/23 Striker & Scholar Panel: The 1969 Third World Liberation Front Strike at UC Berkeley

On June 12, 2023, UC Berkeley's High School Ethnic Studies Initiative held a panel discussion for student strikers and scholars of the 1969 Third World Liberation Front Strike at UC Berkeley. This discussion features rare insights for instructors to learn about the original intentions and hopes for the Ethnic Studies curriculum and beyond.

6/13/23 Student Panel: Ethnic Studies at the High School and University Level

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, UC Berkeley's High School Ethnic Studies Initiative held a panel discussion exploring the Ethnic Studies curriculum at the high school and university level. This discussion featured Ethnic Studies students from Berkeley High School and alum from UC Berkeley, who offered insights into the challenges, opportunities, and immense significance of Ethnic Studies courses in today’s academic landscape.

4/24/19 - 50th Anniversary of the UC Berkeley Third World Liberation Front Strike

Fifty years ago, UC Berkeley students, galvanized by revolutionary struggles in the US and around the world, created a multiracial coalition, the Third World Liberation Front (TWLF). The principles of TWLF - solidarity, self-determination, and relevant education - have served as a framework for generations of activism on campus and beyond. This work challenged the foundations of the university and inspired similar coalitions of solidarity worldwide. TWLF laid the groundwork for ongoing demands for an education able to support the individual and collective power of marginalized communities to determine their lives and shape the direction of history. Learn more

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