BERKELEY HONORS RETIRED
CITY COUNCILMEMBER MAUDELLE SHIREK
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Assemblywoman Loni Hancock,
Mayor Bates, Berkeley City Councilmembers and community members honor
Maudelle Shirek at a reception and celebration, Saturday, December 10
at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church 2024 Ashby Ave. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA - Friends, family and community members will join in celebrating
the achievements of retired Councilmember and life-long social justice
activist Maudelle Shirek at a tribute event on Saturday, December 10.
In honor of Ms. Shirek, the City of Berkeley’s Civic Arts Commission
will release its call for artists for a public artwork depicting the
history of African-Americans in Berkeley. The celebration will
also serve as a fundraiser for the Maudelle
Shirek Scholarship Fund, which will be awarded to underprivileged South
Berkeley youth.
Maudelle Shirek served eight terms on the Berkeley City Council and
ended her career in political office as one of the oldest elected officials
in California. Ms. Shirek moved to Berkeley in the 1940s and immediately
gained a reputation for her dedication to civil rights issues. She was
active in the anti-war movement, founded two Berkeley senior centers,
championed HIV/AIDS awareness, and helped organize the Free Mandela
movement. Throughout her career, she has encouraged young people to
become politically involved. Her devotion to fighting for social
justice has made lasting marks in the City of Berkeley and the world.
The
Maudelle Shirek Scholarship Fund
Make contributions payable to:
The Maudelle Shirek Scholarship Fund/Vanguard
c/o City of Berkeley Councilmember Maxwell Anderson,
District 3
2180 Milva Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
