

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the free documentary screening of the Epicenter, that chronicles the struggle to bring Black Studies to the Bay Area.About this EventAs African American Studies programs at institutions of higher learning are currently being targeted for closure around the country, the “Epicenter” documentary takes an in-depth look into the hard fought struggles to bring these programs to the Bay Area communities of Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco.The documentary focuses on the untold stories from the voices of several key organizers of the strikes and protests at Merritt College, Berkeley High School, San Francisco State College, and UC Berkeley.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f9618680-0983-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w534-h740-dc191919-gmir.jpg ROBERT MCKNIGHTThe Epicenter screening event will pay special tribute to longtime Berkeley High teacher and Black Studies Department Chair Robert McKnight, who is currently facing serious health challenges. McKnight, who is heavily featured in the documentary, attended both Merritt College and San Francisco State Collge, and helped tremendously with the conceptualization of this compelling educational/historical film project.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdMG-VinPTQABOUT THE FILMMAKERS  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f97e3640-0983-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151417-gmir.jpg The Epicenter documentary was produced and directed by the filmmaking team of Doug and Douglas Harris Jr, who have produced several acclaimed PBS documentaries that have explored the lives of prominent African American figures from the Berkeley community.  Doug Harris, a 1978 graduate of Berkeley High, has been producing award winning documentaries dating back to 1999.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/epicenter-the-struggle-for-black-studies-in-the-bay-area/100001982105125788
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment, health-wellness
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Old West Campus Auditorium
- **lat**: 37.8691647
- **long**: -122.288427
- **full address**: Old West Campus Auditorium, 2020 Bonar Street, Berkeley, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Doug Harris & Brian Spencer (https://allevents.in/org/doug-harris-and-brian-spencer/20268260)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Old West Campus Auditorium, 2020 Bonar Street, Berkeley, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Doug Harris & Brian Spencer
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Entertainment, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area ?
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