In solidarity with Starbucks, Amazon and all worker organizing, the Support Amazon Workers Network declared Feb. 26 a “Workers Power Day.” That day, the 10th anniversary of the racist murder of Trayvon Martin, was chosen to link the struggle for worker rights to the struggle against racism. Actions were held…
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After watching her community face a “genocidal threat, physical and mental harassment and isolation,” ASUC presidential candidate Khwal Rafique decided she wanted to help alleviate the pain that marginalized communities feel on campus.
Rafique is a sophomore studying legal studies who currently serves as the director of the Middle Eastern, Muslim, Sikh and South Asian, or MEMSSA, student association, internal director of the Muslim Mental Health Initiative and an undergraduate representative on a chancellor’s committee.
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Mehnaz Grewal runs independently for ASUC Senate
Mehnaz Grewal
UC Berkeley sophomore Mehnaz Grewal, endorsed by the Middle Eastern Muslim Sikh and South Asian Coalition, or MEMSSA, is running independently for ASUC Senate on a platform that includes advocating for the MEMSSA community and providing COVID-19 relief to students.
Grewal, who identifies as a Punjabi, Sikh woman, said her identity is important to her and will allow her to provide a unique perspective in the ASUC Senate. As a freshman, Grewal worked in ASUC Senator Sumrit Grewal’s office as holistic wellness project manager. She then worked as campaign manager and external head of staff under ASUC Senator Aasim Yahya.