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Another opportunity for DACA students
December 22, 2020
A federal ruling restores the program for undocumented students. Jennifer Nájera, associate professor and chair of Ethnic Studies, tells us why this matters.
An incomplete victory
August 17, 2020
The 100th anniversary of women's right to vote is coming up — but not all women benefited.
Legacy of Berkeley Law’s first Black female graduate lives on
August 6, 2020
Alumna Annie Coker is a little known, but important figure in history — the first Black woman in California to become a lawyer.
UC president honors student leadership on DACA, representation in science
July 30, 2020
UCLA’s Dellara Gorjian and UC Merced’s Radio Bio were honored for outstanding public service at the July 30 UC Regents meeting.
Five years ago, love won. Here's how research helps make progress possible
June 26, 2020
In 2015, the Supreme Court upheld a right to marriage for gay couples in Obergefell v. Hodges. One of the key elements to winning this battle was research — particularly one UC researcher's groundbreaking study in the 1940s that showed being gay was not a mental illness.
Relief and joy abound: DACA recipients react to the Supreme Court victory
June 19, 2020
For thousands of UC DACA students, yesterday was the news they have been daring to hope for: that they can continue their educations, remain in their communities and keep contributing in their fields, from health care to education.
Court decision on LGBTQ protections an overdue landmark, UC Berkeley scholars say
June 18, 2020
Several leading LGBTQ scholars offer their thoughts on what Monday's Supreme Court decision expanding workplace protections means.
Faculty share insights on responses to the killing of George Floyd
June 4, 2020
Darnell Hunt, Robin D.G. Kelley and Kimberlé Crenshaw, among others, contextualize recent events.
DACA community braces for a Supreme Court ruling
April 27, 2020
Anxiety goes off the charts for the DACA community when the Supreme Court announces decisions. There are more humane ways to handle this, writes Regina Day Langhout.
A legal warrior for UC students: Q&A with attorney Rachel Ray
February 20, 2020
The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center has doubled its caseload with DACA under threat. Attorney Rachel Ray talks about how students can protect themselves.