The Berkeley Riot (2017)

The Berkeley Riot of 2017 occurred on February 1st during a controversial speech by Milo Yiannopoulos on the University of California, Berkeley campus. As Yiannopoulos, a right-wing commentator, spoke, protests escalated into violence, with some demonstrators throwing objects, setting fires, and damaging property. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. The unrest highlighted tensions around free speech, political activism, and campus safety, drawing national attention. The event underscored how ideological conflicts can sometimes escalate into clashes, reflecting broader societal debates about expression and protest tactics.