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Ethnic Studies Lecturer Hatem Bazian Participates in a Bay Area Food Distribution

Food Drive

June 29, 2020

On June 20th, Ethnic Studies lecturer Hatem Bazian, in cooperation with Zakat Foundation of America, the Lighthouse Mosque, and the Northern California Islamic Council helped organize a successful distribution of fresh produce for Bay Area communities in need. The event brought together 100 volunteers, including a strong contingent from Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies and the Ethnic Studies Community. Together they were able to distribute 35,000 lbs in 20 hours time all over Oakland, Richmond, San Leandro, and other areas of need around the Bay.