East Bay Yesterday – December 10, 2025

East Bay Yesterday

This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

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Hidden Roots of the East Bay: South Asian Radical Histories & Lew Hing’s Rise

Journey into the overlooked immigrant histories that shaped the East Bay. First, Barnali Ghosh and Anirvan Chatterjee share stories from their Berkeley South Asian Radical History walking tour—these narratives you won’t find in textbooks. Then, uncover the remarkable life of Lew Hing, who became one of Oakland’s most influential business leaders during a time of … Continued


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“We were here before California was a state” Talking Latino history with Jose Rivera

When Jose Rivera started researching the Bay Area’s Chicano history, he was frustrated by how difficult it was to find information. To remedy this problem, Jose created Oakland Latinos Unidos as a platform for sharing stories that are often left out of mainstream narratives. We recently met up at a picnic table in San Antonio Park where … Continued