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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Jabari Asim reads "We Can't Breathe," the book where his essay "Getting it Twisted" originally appeared. Tivara Tanudjaja / Beacon Correspondent

Professor’s essay on race in America featured in “Best American Essays”

By Domenic Conte / October 30, 2019

When Associate Professor Jabari Asim received a call from the editor of “Best American Essays” congratulating him on earning a spot in their 2019 edition,...

The Social Justice Center chose Tamera Marko and Jabari Asim for special appointments outside of the normal hiring process. Photos courtesy of Emerson College.

Social Justice Center names WLP professor as executive director

By Jacob Seitz / February 10, 2019

The college named two professors to special positions within the Social Justice Center in an email to the Emerson community on Feb. 6. A college official...