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Monthly Archives: June 2015
Donald Trump: ‘You’re Fired!’
By Randy Villegas
When Mr. Trump took the podium last week to announce his presidential bid and attack Mexican Americans he said, “when Mexico sends us their people, they’re not sending their best.”
Time for the KHSD to make some changes
Commentary, Erika Brooks
There is an education crisis in our community, and the Kern High School District is being held accountable.
On This DACA Anniversary, Invest in Immigrants
New America Media, Commentary, Ju Hong
As I listened to President Obama’s announcement for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in 2012, in that moment I could see the culmination of all the courageous organizing efforts of fellow advocates who pressed our president to provide relief from deportations and advance the inclusion of immigrants, in order to make DACA possible across the country.
Terror in Charleston: Anger, Sadness and a Time of Bitter Reflection
Richmond Pulse, Commentary, Various Authors
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last Wednesday, a young, white male entered a Charleston, South Carolina Church and did the unspeakable.
Community Prayer for Charleston Victims, June 19
***Community Prayer Gathering*** Our Hearts Are With Charleston Date: Friday, June 19, 2015 Time: 6:30 p.m.
Building Healthy Families Fair in Lamont, June 27
LAMONT, Calif., — The Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Americorps will be hosting a health fair at Lamont Park on June 27 from 9:00 a.m.
Dreaming Beyond the Fields
By Nora Ramirez
As I look around Arvin, I realize how few options there are for me to succeed in my hometown.
Surviving the Drought in California: Farm Workers Struggle to Put Food on the Table
[people.power.media], Video, Dyan Ruiz and Joseph Smooke
Undocumented farm workers are hit the hardest because of California’s extreme drought.
Dealing With Bullies
By Sabrina Garcia
I was the type of girl who didn’t have a lot of friends in elementary school.