BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Joseph LeConte
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Race & Diversity
JANUARY 30, 2022
Members of Berkeley community condemn plaque honoring allegedly racist LeConte brothers
Members of the Berkeley community brought attention to a plaque memorializing brothers Joseph and John LeConte, known for their allegedly racist histories.
Race & Diversity
JANUARY 30, 2022
Members of Berkeley community condemn plaque honoring allegedly racist LeConte brothers
Members of the Berkeley community brought attention to a plaque memorializing brothers Joseph and John LeConte, known for their allegedly racist histories.
Campus
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
UC Berkeley unnames Barrows Hall, LeConte Hall
After years of student advocacy, campus officials announced today that Barrows Hall and LeConte Hall at UC Berkeley will be unnamed due to their namesakes' racist histories.
Campus
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
UC Berkeley unnames Barrows Hall, LeConte Hall
After years of student advocacy, campus officials announced today that Barrows Hall and LeConte Hall at UC Berkeley will be unnamed due to their namesakes' racist histories.
Editorials
FEBRUARY 04, 2020
Support student body by reviewing all controversial building names
As a campus that prides itself on diversity, UC Berkeley should continue acting on its commitment to fostering an environment that uplifts students of color
Editorials
FEBRUARY 04, 2020
Support student body by reviewing all controversial building names
As a campus that prides itself on diversity, UC Berkeley should continue acting on its commitment to fostering an environment that uplifts students of color
City
APRIL 02, 2018
Berkeley school district considers new names for LeConte Elementary School
After widespread criticism for having a school named for a slave owner, Berkeley Unified School District will vote on a list of seven new names for LeConte Elementary School on May 30.
City
APRIL 02, 2018
Berkeley school district considers new names for LeConte Elementary School
After widespread criticism for having a school named for a slave owner, Berkeley Unified School District will vote on a list of seven new names for LeConte Elementary School on May 30.
City
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Berkeley school board approves renaming of LeConte Elementary School
LeConte Elementary School was named after Joseph LeConte, a UC Berkeley geology professor who owned more than 200 slaves and frequently promoted theories of racial inferiority.
City
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Berkeley school board approves renaming of LeConte Elementary School
LeConte Elementary School was named after Joseph LeConte, a UC Berkeley geology professor who owned more than 200 slaves and frequently promoted theories of racial inferiority.
City
NOVEMBER 01, 2017
BUSD considers renaming LeConte Elementary School in Berkeley
LeConte Elementary School in Berkeley may be approved for a name change this month, given the controversy surrounding its namesake.
City
NOVEMBER 01, 2017
BUSD considers renaming LeConte Elementary School in Berkeley
LeConte Elementary School in Berkeley may be approved for a name change this month, given the controversy surrounding its namesake.
