May 28, 2025 4:27:45 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
Berkeley, CA – On May 14, 2025, the Peralta Community College District held its fifth annual Raíces Latinx Graduation celebration at Berkeley City College. The event, open to all, honored the achievements of Latinx graduates from Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College, marking a significant milestone for students and their families.
Oct 31, 2024 11:43:34 AM / by Doris Hankins -->
Jun 6, 2024 3:30:15 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
On Thursday, May 16th, Merritt College held its district-wide Raíces Graduation for Latinx students. "There were so many memories made that evening," said Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson.
Nov 10, 2021 9:47:25 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
BCC noted for both overall high transfer rate to four year universities and as Equity Champion for awarding Associates Degrees for Transfer to Latinx students
Jun 11, 2021 3:54:38 PM / by Mark Johnson -->
On Saturday, June 5, 2021 the Peralta Community joined together online for a joyous graduation fiesta. The first annual Peralta Community College District Latinx Graduation Celebration , called Raíces (or "roots") was sponsored by the Peralta Association of Chicanos/Latinos de Aztlán (PACLA).
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