Berkeley's Free Speech Movement

Berkeley’s Free Speech Movement in the 1960s was a pivotal student-led protest at the University of California, Berkeley. Students and faculty mobilized against restrictions on political activism and speech on campus, advocating for the right to express diverse viewpoints without censorship. The movement challenged university policies that limited activism and became a symbol of student rights and free expression in the broader context of civil rights and anti-war protests during the era. It ultimately led to greater academic and social freedoms, shaping the way universities approach free speech and student activism today.