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...
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).