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‘We are human beings first’: NFL players lead conversation on social justice and activism
National Football League players, dreamers, foster youth, members of the LGBTQ community and others from all walks of life came together Tuesday for the Dear America: A Social Justice Conversation event at Bakersfield College to hear about becoming agents of change in their community.
CSUB programs catering to incarcerated students inspire change; spark conversations around ethical issues about incarceration
Larry Gonzales is on track to graduate in just two years with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Bakersfield, but his journey to success has not been the easiest.
The 35 year old has served two prison sentences before beginning his education in the Fall of 2018.
‘This one is one for the history books’: CSUB’s Dreamers Resource Center brings hope and support to undocumented students
Faculty, students and community members gathered at California State University, Bakersfield Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the campus’ first ever Dreamers Resource Center — a spot on campus that will ensure students and staff feel safe, comfortable and supported.
Q&A: School and Communities First expert breaks down initiative, set to reclaim billions for schools and community services
Jess Contreras is the Civic Engagement Manager for the Dolores Huerta Foundation. She has worked with the Foundation for six years.
Youth Empowering Success at Bakersfield College to host first social justice conference, featuring NFL players
National Football League players Demairo Davis and Josh Norman will advocate for social justice at the first Dear America, a Social Justice Conversation conference, held at Bakersfield College.
Bakersfield College introduces Valley-wide health equity collaborative; aims to improve rural health with policy change
Health professionals from across the Central Valley gathered in Delano Friday to discuss at the Rural Poverty and Health Equity Summit a new collaboration that addresses health inequities in rural communities.
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CAPK seeking applicants to fill two board positions
The Community Action Partnership of Kern is looking for representatives to join its Board of Directors, specifically under the private sector and low-income sector for the South Kern services area.
Beyond South Kern
OUR VIEW: Bakersfield, it’s time to honor our Sikh Community
In the early 1990s, a man discovered his country had killed thousands of young men. The government made these men “disappear” in the 1980s, and tried to cover up these murders.