Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour

Schedule

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015 at 10:00 am to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 05:15 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Downtown Berkeley, California (just a block away from BART) | Berkeley, CA

Advertisement
Discover 100 years of local South Asian American activist history on the streets of Berkeley! Immigrant feminists, freedom fighters and more
About this Event

Join us for an exciting exploration of 100 years of South Asian American activist history on the streets of Berkeley, California!

Community historians Barnali Ghosh and Anirvan Chatterjee bring South Asian American history to life on an engaging 2-mile walking tour (wheelchair/stroller accessible).

You'll visit original sites, hear stories, and come away inspired by the secret history of four generations of immigrant freedom fighters, feminists, and more.

Join us if you're interested in activism, want to go explore hidden Bay Area histories, or have roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or other parts of South Asia or the diaspora.

The tour starts and ends in Downtown Berkeley, right next to BART, a safe parking garage, and lots of restaurants. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have logistical or content questions before you buy tickets.

Learn much more about the tour and the research behind it at . We've been featured in National Geographic and Atlas Obscura, selected as "Best of the East Bay," and awarded the national APIA Preservation Award.

Comments from recent participants:

  • “a fantastic, interactive, inspiring, and provocative tour”
  • “I wish we had the opportunity to learn this when in school”
  • “one of the most amazing experiences ever”
  • “your research, words, heart, and labor of love is such a gift”
  • “thank you for showing me that I have a history in the country…in these times, it’s hard to remember that we belong”
  • “I cried, felt my heart break, felt scared, and uplifted…this was an incredible experience”
  • “I found it really moving…there are roots within our community that connect to our current activism”
  • “I loved it, and will continue bringing people”
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Downtown Berkeley, California (just a block away from BART), Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 10.00 to USD 25.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Anirvan Chatterjee & Barnali Ghosh

Host or Publisher Anirvan Chatterjee & Barnali Ghosh

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Berkeley

Halloween Spooktacular
Sat, 25 Oct at 03:00 pm Halloween Spooktacular

Victory Point Cafe

HALLOWEEN ART
Perennial Edible Gardening
Sat, 25 Oct at 03:30 pm Perennial Edible Gardening

Berkeley Public Library Branches

Ulcerate
Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Ulcerate

Cornerstone - CA

CALENDAR
Spooky jam with the full band at Cheeseboard!
Sat, 25 Oct at 04:45 pm Spooky jam with the full band at Cheeseboard!

Cheese Board Pizzeria

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Self-Care Date Night
Sat, 25 Oct at 05:30 pm Self-Care Date Night

WORTHY Self-Care Studio

HEALTH-WELLNESS CONTESTS
Piedmont High Class of 85----- 40th reunion
Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm Piedmont High Class of 85----- 40th reunion

Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music

MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Berkeley High \u2105 2000 25yr reunion
Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm Berkeley High ℅ 2000 25yr reunion

Gather Kitchen, Bar & Events

GWAR - The Return of GOR GOR
Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm GWAR - The Return of GOR GOR

2036 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour
Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking Tour

Downtown Berkeley, California (just a block away from BART)

Exploring the UC Berkeley Campus
Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 am Exploring the UC Berkeley Campus

UC Berkeley

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Berkeley 1st Ward 100-year Celebration
Sat, 08 Nov at 12:00 pm Berkeley 1st Ward 100-year Celebration

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm 114th Founders' Day Luncheon, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

International House at UC Berkeley

What's Happening Next in Berkeley?

Discover Berkeley Events