Friday, February 28, 2025
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Anchor House, UC Berkeley
We are thrilled to invite you to a pivotal event hosted by The Black Underground Scholars and the African American Studies Department as we culminate Black History Month with a powerful discussion on the experiences of being super marginalized at the world’s #1 public university.
As Black previously incarcerated students, we represent just 10 out of 40,000 students on the UC Berkeley campus. This is not a reflection of our capabilities but rather a testament to the systemic barriers that have historically locked us out of educational opportunities. The path to incarceration is often a direct path away from education, and this event seeks to illuminate solutions to bridge that gap.
This event will explore what it means to be systems-impacted at UC Berkeley and will highlight actionable strategies to create pathways for those who have been historically excluded. Your presence and participation will help amplify this important dialogue and contribute to meaningful change.
Speakers:
- Ula Taylor, Professor, African American Studies
- Nikki Jones, African American Studies
- Shani Shay, Underground Scholars
- Marlo Da Motivator, Moderator
- Hakim Owen, Underground Scholars
- Leah Freeman, Underground Scholars
- Charles Long, Underground Scholars
- Shalita Williams, Underground Scholars