Stand Up Sit Down Comedy
La Pena Cultural Center April 25 @ 7:00 pm SHARE In their fourth edition of the live comedy show “Stand Up Sit Down,” the incredibly funny Karinda Dobbins and Dhaya … Continue reading
Aamer Rahman and the ‘Reverse Racism’ Joke Heard ‘Round the World
This post originally appeared in KQED Arts. By Lakshmi Sarah EVENT INFORMATION Aamer Rahman Sharp, funny observations on politics and race. APR. 13, 2015 The New Parish Details and tickets … Continue reading
Bill Maher: UC Berkeley Invites Yet Another White Man as Graduation Keynote
This article originally appeared in The Berkeley Graduate. Despite protests from students, talk show host Bill Maher is slated to speak at UC Berkeley’s December graduation. A student group involved … Continue reading
Measure D, Berkeley’s Soda Tax: What’s the Deal?
This article originally appeared in The Berkeley Graduate. A measure taxing soda and sugary beverages is on Berkeley’s November 4 election ballot. A citywide tax, known as “Measure D,” could … Continue reading
Why has Mission Peak Become the Thing to Do?
This article originally appeared in Bay Nature. Apparently, no journey to the 2,000 foot summit is complete without a selfie. by Lakshmi Sarah on October 16, 2014 Hiking up to … Continue reading
Debunking the Model Minority Myth with Humor: The Rise of the South Asian Comedian
This article originally appeared in Aerogram. One of Hari Kondabolu’s jokes begins with his observations while sitting on a bus in New York City. He describes a woman who is … Continue reading
Berkeley Supports Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protesters from Afar
This article originally appeared in The Berkeley Graduate. 50 years ago, Jack Weinberg’s arrest helped set off UC Berkeley’s Free Speech Movement. Last week, commemorating the FSM, Weinberg spoke in … Continue reading
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