
Jimmy (Frisky) Garrett
Veteran activist and educator involved in the Black Studies struggles in the Bay Area; in the program he recounts on-the-ground experiences and reflections from the Merritt/SF State/Cal movements.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 48min
‘Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area’: Screening and Discussion
Reverend Amos Brown, civil rights and religious leader who recalls the movement’s roots. Leo Bazile, longtime Bay Area activist sharing on-the-ground memories. Ramona Tasco, academic and organizer who shaped student training and program building. Jimmy Garrett, veteran educator recounting strikes and protests. They discuss campus strikes, organizing and training, cultural life on campus, political backlash and Black Studies’ lasting legacy.


