Berkeley Professor Apologizes for False Claims of Indigenous Identity

Elizabeth Hoover, an anthropology professor at UC Berkeley, apologized for falsely identifying as Indigenous, admitting she is "a white person" who lived an identity based on family lore. Her alleged Indigenous roots came into question in 2021 after her name appeared on an "Alleged Pretendian List." Hoover is the latest person to apologize for falsely claiming a racial or ethnic identity. She acknowledged she benefited from programs and funding that were geared toward Native scholars and said she is committed to engaging in the restorative justice process taking place on campus.