JaNell Gore-Jackson
Posts by JaNell Gore-Jackson:
CA Organizations Oppose Voter ID Initiative
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and several other organizations have come together to oppose the Voter ID initiative led by Reform California and State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio.
Leaders Address Employment and Talent Gaps in Healthcare
Bank of America is investing in workforce development in healthcare across the United States by working with colleges and universities.
BHC Launches THRIVE to Support Economic Justice Efforts of CBOs
Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern is launching THRIVE, a program to assist local organizations in fighting for economic justice.
Milton Selis: A Story of Resilience When Those in Power Are Pressing Against You
Milton Selis is an example of showing resilience when those in power are pressing against you.
Girls Run Club to Host a Run Against ICE
Luz Almanza, founder of the Girls Run Bakersfield club, is taking a new route to making her and others’ voices heard by hosting a co-ed run against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Vineland School District’s Board of Trustees’ New Superintendent Choice Sparks Controversy
Monday night, the Vineland School District Board of Trustees appointed Roberto Euresti as the new superintendent.
New Proposed Bill Would Cap H-2A Visas at 400,000 a Year
The United Farmworkers Foundation (UFW) supports the Protect U.S. Farmworkers Act, introduced last week by several Democratic representatives.
The Importance of Alleviating the Doctor Shortage in Kern County
Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains introduced the Grow Our Own Doctors Act last week. If passed, the University of California (UC) system would have a year to build a medical school in Kern County, and if they don’t, California State University, Bakersfield, or the Kern Community College District would have the authority to do so.
KCCD Hosts African American Leaders Luncheon
Thursday, the Kern Community College District (KCCD) held an African American Luncheon with a panel of local Black leaders to discuss what leadership looks like and how they serve their communities.
