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John Boalt
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Campus
JANUARY 30, 2020
‘Burden of the history’: UC Berkeley removes Boalt Hall’s name
As of early Thursday morning, the campus has removed Boalt Hall’s name and the building’s name pin lettering.
Campus
JANUARY 30, 2020
‘Burden of the history’: UC Berkeley removes Boalt Hall’s name
As of early Thursday morning, the campus has removed Boalt Hall’s name and the building’s name pin lettering.
Campus
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Law students react to Boalt Hall name change
Many students shared the sentiment that the move was a positive change if it induced a more inclusive environment.
Campus
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Law students react to Boalt Hall name change
Many students shared the sentiment that the move was a positive change if it induced a more inclusive environment.
Campus
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
UC Berkeley School of Law dean recommends removal of 'Boalt' name
UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky announced Tuesday his recommendation to eliminate the Boalt name from the school's 1950 wing, affiliated organizations and activities, in an effort to distance the law school from John Boalt's racist statements.
Campus
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
UC Berkeley School of Law dean recommends removal of 'Boalt' name
UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky announced Tuesday his recommendation to eliminate the Boalt name from the school's 1950 wing, affiliated organizations and activities, in an effort to distance the law school from John Boalt's racist statements.
Campus
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Citing racist views, committee recommends removal of Boalt name from UC Berkeley law school building
In the spring of 2017, law school Dean Erwin Chemerinsky said it was brought to his attention that John Boalt — after whom the building wing is named because of a donation from his wife, Elizabeth Boalt — was a leading advocate of the Chinese exclusion policy. In his text “The Chinese Question,” John Boalt presented negative views about Black people, Native Americans and Chinese people, according to a document released Monday by Chemerinsky.
Campus
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Citing racist views, committee recommends removal of Boalt name from UC Berkeley law school building
In the spring of 2017, law school Dean Erwin Chemerinsky said it was brought to his attention that John Boalt — after whom the building wing is named because of a donation from his wife, Elizabeth Boalt — was a leading advocate of the Chinese exclusion policy. In his text “The Chinese Question,” John Boalt presented negative views about Black people, Native Americans and Chinese people, according to a document released Monday by Chemerinsky.
