On June 24, 2025, UC Berkeley's annual High School Ethnic Studies Initiative (HSESI) Institute held this panel about the Third World/third world Liberation Front (TWLF/twLF)* for an audience of high school ethnic studies educators. This panel built upon ones that took place the last two years, which featured organizers from the 1969 TWLF student strike, the movement started at San Francisco state and continued here at UC Berkeley, eventually leading to the creation of the academic field of Ethnic Studies. This panel brought back original student strikers from 1969 alongside...
In 2021, several academic partners at UC Berkeley recognized the need to support California high schools. They developed the High School Ethnic Initiative, also known as HSESI. HSESI is a collaborative effort among the American Cultures Center, the Department of Ethnic Studies, and the History Social Sciences Project to leverage UC Berkeley's extensive academic resources and pedagogical expertise. The initiative focuses on building a curriculum infrastructure for California educators, addressing immediate and long-term needs.
Key resources for UC Berkeley's partnership with...
Welcome to the UC Berkeley HSESI Resource Hub, a curated collection of materials designed to support students and instructors in preparation for the rollout of California’s high school Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. Our hub aims to foster a deep understanding of oppression, liberation, and the intricate tapestry of social movements that shape society. Whether you’re seeking to enrich your teaching practices, expand your knowledge...
A curated selection of films that provides insights into the TWLF strike. This collection offers a wide range of perspectives on the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of TWLF, highlighting its significant role in shaping discussions on Ethnic Studies, social justice, and educational reform.
A curated selection of books that provides insights into the TWLF strike. This collection offers a wide range of perspectives on the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of TWLF, highlighting its significant role in shaping discussions on Ethnic Studies, social justice, and educational reform. Some books are written by participants in the 1969 TWLF strike at UC Berkeley.
A curated selection of articles that provides insights into the TWLF strike. This collection offers a wide range of perspectives on the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of TWLF, highlighting its significant role in shaping discussions on Ethnic Studies, social justice, and educational reform.
Our Educational Resources section is a gateway to a comprehensive hub tailored for Ethnic Studies educators and researchers, particularly those at the high school level. This section connects you with tools and materials that are essential for both developing engaging curricula and conducting in-depth research on the history of the Third World Liberation Front (TWLF).
