He concluded: “The violence last night was an attack on the fundamental values of the university, which stands for and helps to maintain and … [78], On September 26, fights broke out near Sproul Plaza between conservative and liberal groups, including Patriot Prayer and By Any Means Necessary (BAMN). The protest was part of a larger nationwide backlash against far-right movements in the aftermath of a deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, earlier that month. One person was arrested for wearing a mask to conceal his identity. Berkeley riots backer proud of shutting down 'fascist' Milo. will march from College Avenue and Russell Street to the Rockridge Area, and back, in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. The majority of the participants on both sides were average people who wanted to listen to the speakers and peaceful students who opposed the speakers.[3][4][5][6][7]. Residents gather to protest single mother, children evicted from Detroit home. [65], A dozen commentators with right-wing political leanings, including Milo Yiannopoulos, Steve Bannon, Ann Coulter, Pamela Geller, David Horowitz, and Erik Prince, were extended invitations by the UC Berkeley student group Berkeley Patriot to participate in what it terms "Free Speech Week" in Berkeley September 24–27. 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He didn’t explain what was “unprecedented” about this protest, and I did not see anything unprecedented – prior university emails had warned of the potential for violence. [54][55][51] Joey Gibson of Patriot Prayer, also present at this rally, was escorted out by the police after being attacked, and Hinojosa and others required police escorts to exit safely. Nearly two hundred professors and graduate students signed the open letter "Boycott the Alt-Right @UCBerkeley" calling for a boycott of campus for the four days of the planned events to ensure community members' "physical and mental safety". Not so fast. Security for the September events, though "Free Speech Week" was officially canceled by the organizers, cost the university hundreds of thousands of dollars. Berkeleyside relies on reader support so we can remain free to access for everyone in our community. "[77], On September 25, protesters holding a rally against white supremacy demonstrated at Wheeler Hall on the Berkeley campus. We are keeping track of George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protests happening in Berkeley. [49], Between 2,000 and 4,000 people attended a "Rally Against Hate" protest against a far-right "Say No to Marxism" rally scheduled for Martin Luther King Civic Center Park in Berkeley on August 27. Walkout organizers kick off an emotional series of events Monday. Email us at tips@berkeleyside.com to submit ones not included here. "[74][75] Berkeley police reported at least 11 arrests, but no injuries or damage to buildings. One officer and six other people were injured with two taken to local hospitals for treatment. [69][70][71] Milo Yiannopoulos stated that afternoon that he and other speakers would still come to campus and hold a "March for Free Speech" at noon on Sunday. Violence occurred predominantly between protesters opposed to then-President Donald Trump, including activists such as antifa groups and socialists;[1][2] and pro-Trump groups such as Republican, alt-lite, alt-right, neo-Nazis, and white nationalists. Wear masks and observe safe distances. Sign waving may be the solution for you. The 2017 Berkeley protests were a series of protests and clashes between organized groups that occurred in the city of Berkeley, California, in the vicinity of the University of California campus. Increased police presence ahead of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's address to a sold-out audience; Claudia Cowan reports But protesters converged on Berkeley", "Berkeley protests: No Ann Coulter, but demonstrators gather", "Coulter blames UC Berkeley for cancellation of her talk", "Mayor forced on the defensive as city becomes ground zero for extremists", "Ann Coulter speech at UC Berkeley canceled, again, amid fears for safety", "Ann Coulter will back out of Berkeley talk", "UC Berkeley is still bracing for the worst after Ann Coulter canceled a contentious speech", "There's no Ann Coulter speech planned. [66] A UC Berkeley spokesman stated that the cost of security for Free Speech Week will exceed $1 million. Thanks to a newly launched, recently expanded contactless pickup service, members of the UC Berkeley community can safely get their hands on materials they otherwise wouldn’t have access to during … But nonetheless they're coming to speak, they're coming to put forward controversial and noxious ideas. [19][20], On April 15, several groups, including approximately 50 members of the right-wing group Oath Keepers, held a pro-Trump rally and were met by protesters, including antifa activists. The attack was captured on video and prompted calls for Damigo's arrest or expulsion. Another rally occurred on April 27, hosted by Kyle "Based Stickman" Chapman, Brittany Pettibone, Lauren Southern, and others at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. transcript. You’re out of luck, right? Taking a knee for change: Say their names, Berkeley Arts Magnet elementary school Stand Out for Black Lives, Health Care for Black Lives Matter/White Coats for Black Lives, bike from King Middle School to Berkeley City Hall, Funeral Procession to Bury Racism, a Family Friendly March. She later said that she did not intend to speak, but said she might attend the April 27 event. [30], On June 6, 2017, Larry Klayman filed a lawsuit on the behalf of Robles, who alleges the university and others violated her First Amendment rights when she was attacked with pepper spray while being interviewed. Donate to help us continue to provide you with reliable, independent reporting. 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The "Say No to Marxism" rally was cancelled due to safety concerns and only a small number of anti-Marxist protestors attended. [64] The campus also set up concrete barriers and metal detectors, with a UC spokesman stating that about $600,000 was spent on security for Shapiro's speech. An "unprecedented" number of police officers were brought in, costing the university an estimated $800,000. Police banned weapons and face masks. 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[9][8] The interrupting protesters claimed to be antifa activists and members of the left-wing group By Any Means Necessary,[10][11] however this group was later uncovered to be members of the alt-right white nationalist group called the Rise Above Movement[12][13] The group of interrupting protestors set fires, damaged property, threw fireworks, attacked members of the crowd, and threw rocks at the police. "[68], Having not signed contracts with various invitees for them to appear and having already backed out of its only reserved, indoor venues, on September 23, Berkeley Patriot officially notified the campus that they were canceling all Free Speech Week activities. The Urgent Protest Art of the Berkeley Political Poster Workshop by Claire Voon February 10, 2016 February 19, 2016. Police officers arrest a protester and her dog during a day of clashes and protest against racism in Berkeley. Prior, more than 100 UC Berkeley faculty signed a petition urging the university to cancel the event. Black Lives Matter Car Caravan for Change, Berkeley School Kids and Parents Speak Out, The vigil will be at Gilman Avenue and Curtis Street at Santa Fe Avenue, and extend east and west along the Gilman sidewalk. Berkeley students and protesters gather at People's Park II during a protest and celebration, Berkeley, California, June 2, 1969. Two later incidents on March 4 and April 15, were pro-Trump rallies met by protesters. This was scheduled after a planned speech by Ann Coulter was cancelled. Major brawls in Berkeley, California. A man clobbered protesters with a bike lock at a Berkeley rally, police say. [8], Over 1,500 people gathered on the steps of Sproul Hall to protest the event. [25] Police "seized a handful of cans of peppers [sic] spray, some knives, and dozens of sign and flag poles, skateboards, and other blunt objects" from members of the crowd. ... BERKLEY, Mich. Respond to hate speech with more speech";[60] and, president of the University of California system, Janet Napolitano, said: "I think some of these speakers are coming deliberately to provoke ... a response. [25][26] According to the Los Angeles Times, "Both groups threw rocks and sticks at each other and used a large trash bin as a battering ram as the crowd moved around the perimeter of the park. Bring signs, voices, family and a commitment to change. "[61], On September 14, conservative radio host Ben Shapiro gave a speech at the campus, which was covered by a crew for the political documentary No Safe Spaces. The Internet went looking for him. The demonstrations were relatively peaceful; however, there was some tension as five were arrested, one for a weapons violation and another for drug possession. As protests against police brutality continue across the country, Michigan Gov. A rainstorm helped dissolve an armed right-wing protest Thursday that peaked at 200 people outside the Capitol. We’re keeping track of Black Lives Matter protests happening in Berkeley. [38][39] On April 20, the University stated that they would host Coulter on May 2 at a "protected venue" that would be disclosed at a later date. On February 1, Milo Yiannopoulos was scheduled to make a speech at the University of California, Berkeley at 8 p.m. 2 hours ago. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans for police reform. A "Say No to Marxism" rally planned to be held in the same park on August 27 was officially canceled by the organizers, but still drew both Trump supporters and protesters. [18], A march in support of then-President Donald Trump in Berkeley on March 4 billed as "March 4 Trump" resulted in seven injuries and ten arrests after confrontations with protesters. Police made three arrests, among them BAMN spokeswoman Yvette Felarca. [79], Following the February 1 protest, a lawyer representing a local police union criticized the police administration for their "hands off" policy which prevented officers from preventing crime or making arrests. The Berkeley police chief had ordered his officers to abandon the park, arguing that confronting the antifa activists would have led to more violence. [51] The masked protesters targeted the small number of right-wing activists attending the announced rally, in some cases pepper-spraying and chasing them away, or beating them. [76], UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof said afterwards that the media event amounted to "the most expensive photo op in the university's history. 10-year-old critically injured in collision on Detroit’s west side. Colleges and universities are places where noxious ideas are expressed. A fire was set and a barricade made against a door. [41][42] Right-wing activist Brittany Pettibone delivered remarks promising that conservatives will refuse to stand down, which was met with applause from the crowd. [8][9] Within twenty minutes of the start of the violence, the Yiannopoulos event was officially canceled by the university police department due to security concerns, and protesters were ordered to disperse. The protest had been a non-violent, student gathering until a group of 150 black bloc protesters slowly entered the crowd and interrupted the protest. [31], During the event, Nathan Damigo—a 30-year-old California State University, Stanislaus student and the founder of the white supremacist, alt-right group Identity Evropa punched a female protester in the face and then ran into the crowd. [33], Also during the event, a man covered with a bandanna attacked three protesters with a bike lock, hitting one them on the head and causing "significant injuries". This is incorrect. A police representative responded that they did not want to further escalate violence, and that the campus police were inexperienced in dealing with black bloc tactics. Twenty people were arrested. UC Berkeley said 1,500 protesters gathered outside the venue and there were fears for public safety. [54], The Berkeley protest drew supporters mostly from area labor unions, churches, and liberal activist groups, as well as antifa activists. [54] Afterwards, the demonstrators marched to the nearby Ohlone Park where they dispersed. Police apprehended a truck full of weapons that was trying to access the protest area around 10 a.m. Officers arrested the occupants and confiscated about 30 banned items from the vehicle, White said. [15][11] Among those assaulted were a Syrian Muslim, who was pepper sprayed and hit with a rod by an interrupting protesters who said "You look like a Nazi",[16] and Kiara Robles, who was pepper sprayed while being interviewed by a TV reporter. BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- Protests over a grand jury's decision to not indict a police officer in the choke hold death of Eric Garner turned chaotic Sunday night in Berkeley and Oakland. Anti-fascists threatened to break the cameras of journalists who recorded them. [84][85][86][87] In July 2017, Robles voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit. [89] The US House Minority Leader and Californian congressperson Nancy Pelosi condemned the violence allegedly perpetrated by antifa protesters, writing that "the perpetrators should be arrested and prosecuted. Vice co-founder Gavin McInnes read Ann Coulter's planned speech at the event. An uncle and a cousin were college classmates of Martin Luther King Jr. and joined the civil rights movement he led. [88], After the August events, Jesse Arreguin, the mayor of Berkeley, suggested classifying the city's antifa as a gang. A protest in Berkley turned violent after "Antifa" protesters attacked Trump supporters who initially scheduled an "anti-Marxist" rally. At Berkley, Asha was also second chair violinist of the Berkley High School Symphony Orchestra, a member of the BHS Diversity Council, National Honors Society, and the girls rugby team. [21][10] Planned speakers included Brittany Pettibone and Lauren Southern. [9][14] The interrupting protesters continued for several hours afterwards, with some protesters moving into downtown Berkeley to break windows at several banks, a Starbucks, a Target, a Sprint store, and a T-Mobile store. Five hundred police officers were present. The groups fought inside an "empathy tent" and then began marching to People's Park, where Kyle "Stickman" Chapman and others from Patriot Prayer spoke about a war on whites and a "battle for Berkeley". (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times) [73] Hundreds of protesters and supporters surrounded the police barricades that were erected that morning around Sproul Plaza. About 150 people attended the rally and 70 police officers monitored the situation. Violence occurred predominantly between protesters opposed to then-President Donald Trump, including activists such as antifa groups and socialists; and pro-Trump groups such as Republican, alt-lite, alt-right, neo-Nazis, and white na… [43] Other speakers at the rally included the conservative-libertarian writer Lauren Southern. [27] Various far-right activists in the crowd held up antisemitic signs,[28][29] and some made Nazi salutes and used other Nazi/neo-Nazi symbolism such as the Black Sun / Sonnerad[30][26] The neo-nazi Rise Above Movement (RAM) also attended and some of their members were arrested. It is a northern suburb of Detroit located along the Woodward Corridor in southeastern Oakland County. A Michigan sheriff joined protesters in Flint Township on Saturday, putting down his weapons and saying, "I want to make this a parade, not a protest." "[48], The International Socialist Organization organized an "Alt-Right Delete" rally at Sproul Plaza. 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