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![New district chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson delivered an impassioned speech introducing herself to PCCD at Spring 2024 Flex Day. Other keynote speeches, performances, info sessions, and trainings were held throughout the day. (Photo: Faiza Ali/PCCD)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/O5A1509-1200x800.jpg)
Spring semester kicks off at districtwide Flex Day
New chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson delivers personal introduction
Ivan Saravia, Staff Writer
• January 31, 2024
![A crowd gathers underneath the Laney Construction Canopy as Karl Seelbach, Laney’s Carpentry Department Chair, speaks at the ceremony. The new tiny home, pictured on the left, was donated to the Shelterwood Collective. (Courtesy: Filomeno Tomas)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC08828-lq-1200x800.jpg)
Laney Carpentry Department finishes fourth tiny home project
Sam O'Neil, Associate Editor
• November 18, 2023
![(Image by Randi Cross/The Citizen)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Undocumented-Student-Action-Week.png)
BCC holds events for Undocumented Student Action Week
Emily Tenorio Molina, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2023
![From The Ground Up inside of the Berkeley City College Atrium. (Photo by Emily Tenorio Molina/The Citizen)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/from-the-ground-u-1200x1019.png)
BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission
Emily Tenorio Molina, Staff Writer
• September 21, 2023
![A graduation cap with the words Wake up your dreams and make it true glued on the top, along with paper butterflies and a flower](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230518_182723-768x1024.jpg)
District-wide Latinx graduation held in-person for the first time
Tamara Copes, Staff Writer
• June 7, 2023
![An image of lavender-colored tassels in the foreground and rainbow pins in the background.](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_7131-1024x683.jpg)
This is Intersectionality
Reflections of an aging queer rights advocate on Peralta’s Lavender Graduation ceremony
Timothy Lane, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2023
![RAÍCES online graduation ceremony showcases Latinx excellence](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RAÍCES-online-graduation-ceremony-showcases-Latinx-excellence-1-1200x675.png)
RAÍCES online graduation ceremony showcases Latinx excellence
Justin Burrows, Staff Writer
• June 3, 2022
![Carlos Cruz (foreground) celebrates a goal that put his team ahead 1-0. (Ken Lester/ The Citizen)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Carlos-Cruz-foreground-celebrates-a-goal-that-put-his-team-ahead-1-0-1024x683.jpg)
Oakland Roots’ development team dominates in home opener at Merritt College
Project 51O remains undefeated and is leading the USL League Two Southwest Division after their first 3 games
Ken Lester, Staff Writer
• May 25, 2022
![Laney Self Care Fair aims to make health and fitness fun](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-3.31.41-PM-1024x692.png)
Laney Self Care Fair aims to make health and fitness fun
Free event takes place this Wednesday, April 13, at noon in the Laney Quad
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• April 11, 2022
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The Lavender Project hosts first event since pandemic began
Ulysses Smith, Staff Writer
• November 2, 2021
![The Voice of The Homeland of Afghanistan](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/The-voice-of-the-homeland-of-afghanistan-1024x576.png)
The Voice of The Homeland of Afghanistan
Farhad Golriz, Staff Writer
• September 18, 2021
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Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
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