Berkeley Unified School District will host an evening of history and community for a free screening of the documentary Epicenter.
Produced and directed by Berkeley High alumnus Doug Harris (’78), this film chronicles the courageous strikes and protests at Merritt College, San Francisco State, UC Berkeley, and our very own Berkeley High School that led to the birth of Black Studies programs in the Bay Area.
This special event will also pay tribute to Robert McKnight, the longtime Berkeley High teacher and Black Studies Department Chair who is heavily featured in the film and was instrumental in its creation.
Come hear the untold stories of the organizers who fought to ensure these vital histories are taught.
- When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM, Screening begins at 6:00 PM
- Where: Old West Campus Auditorium (Oxford Auditorium)
- Registration: Free to the public; registration required via Eventbrite.
