February 23, 2021 — Berkeleyside

The Berkeley Wire: 02.23.21

By Berkeleyside staffFeb. 235:15 p.m.Feb. 25

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Award-winning East Bay hot sauce maker is fundraising for Texas; try quesabirria with an Indonesian twist

By Sarah HanFeb. 233:21 p.m.March 1

Plus: Espresso Roma is for lease, a Black history jazz brunch, Chez Panisse is closed this week due to potential COVID-19 exposure, more.
1951 Coffee Company is still helping refugees despite new challenges

By Anna MindessFeb. 2311:08 a.m.Feb. 23

Revenue is down at 1951 Coffee by 90%, but the nonprofit is hopeful it can survive the pandemic and continue helping refugees through its barista training program along the way.
‘State of Black Berkeley’ points to challenges, new and old, for Black residents

By Eden TellerFeb. 238 a.m.March 1

Activists gathered to discuss economic and racial inequality, reparations, police violence – and to celebrate accomplishments.