The father of Kayla Moore, who died in police custody last year, was one of many community members to attend a forum Saturday, May 10, about perceived racial profiling by the Berkeley Police Department. Photo: Emilie Raguso More than 100 community members turned out to the Berkeley Public Library over the weekend to share or hear stories […]
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Berkeley Police stop sparks racial controversy
The arrest of two people in Berkeley last Friday has prompted charges from some about racial profiling. Scroll down to view a video of the arrest. Image: Kerby L/YouTube A recent police stop in Berkeley has prompted some community members to criticize police for racial insensitivity, and potential racial profiling. Part of the exchange was captured on […]
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NAACP raises issues of race discrimination in Berkeley
Nearly 100 people came to a town hall meeting organized by the Berkeley chapter of the NAACP on Sunday. Photo: Lance Knobel A town hall meeting organized by the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Berkeley examined progress on proposals intended to address a range of issues […]
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Berkeley to investigate claims of unfair employment
Berkeley is investigating concerns raised by the NAACP about job discrimination, unfair housing practices, declining health services and racial profiling of African Americans. Photo: NAACP By Eli Wolfe Two months after city employees and the NAACP raised issues about job discrimination, unfair housing practices, declining health services and racial profiling of African Americans in Berkeley, city […]
