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- NAV2CAL is a virtual summer experience designed for West Contra Costa (WCC) rising high school seniors on their path to and through UC Berkeley.
  
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Taking Back the Future

May 12, 2026

Charles Long is dedicating his life to reforming the carceral system from both the inside and outside, using his own experiences with foster care and incarceration to mentor justice-impacted youth and champion higher education as a path to true restoration.

Read more about how Charles went from a system that took his future to graduating as UC Berkeley’s top senior and 2026 University Medalist

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