Organizers for @peoplesparkberkeley, a group made up of students, East Bay residents and park-goers, are entering their fourth week of occupation in protest of the UC Berkeley Capital Strategies People’s Park Housing Project. #Peoplespark has long since been a place for freedom and expression among #Berkeley residents. In 1969, a similar protest occurred after the university attempted to build dormitories on the land. On May 15th, 1969, known as Bloody Thursday, the university fenced off the new park, leading to a rally and march to reclaim the park, which was met with police violence. One man died, another was blinded, and dozens were sent to the hospital, but the fencing eventually came down. The occupation has been going on for four weeks, but the housing project, which will include 950-1200 beds for students and 75-125 apartments for supportive housing, has been in development since Fall 2018. @ucberkeleyofficial hopes this will be a step toward helping the housing crisis it is...