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Oakland high school grads receive $5 million in college scholarships
OAKLAND -- From Oakland, a city that has seen more than its share of crime and violence, comes a story of hope: More than 1,100 students received a gift that will change the course of their lives.It's expected to be Oakland's largest scholarship giveaway, thanks to community sponsors.A group of students gathered at the Kaiser Convention Center for a special ceremony Thursday. They are leaders and role models in their community.You won't find a more positive and inspirational young man than 17-year-old Royal Hubbard."That comes from my mom, my aunt, my family, my dad," Hubbard said. "Everyone put their time...
Pro-Palestinian protest, hunger strike at Saint Mary's College in Moraga ends
MORAGA – A pro-Palestinian protest and hunger strike in the chapel at Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga has ended following an agreement, officials at the school announced Friday.University spokesperson Christine Hutchins told CBS News Bay Area that the group Students for Justice for Palestine ended their one-day occupation of the chapel late Thursday night, following a meeting with the school's leadership. About 10 to 15 students reportedly were inside the chapel.According to the Bay Area News Group, the protesters were calling for the school to disclose its financial investments and divest from corporations supporting Israel's war in Gaza....
Pro-Palestinian tent encampments end at Bay Area colleges
Pro-Palestinian protesters at two Bay Area college campuses have dismantled their tent encampments after reaching agreements with administrators following weeks of demonstrations. San Francisco State University protesters did so Wednesday after coming to a compromise with President Lynn Mahoney and university administration, one day after their counterparts at UC Berkeley tore theirs down following an agreement from the university administration to start a “rigorous examination” of the school’s investments. Demonstrators...
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