JaNell Gore-Jackson
Ja'Nell Gore is a student at USC pursuing her masters in their online Communication Management program. She has her B.A from CSU Bakersfield in Psychology. Posts by JaNell Gore-Jackson:
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.
‘Qué rico es ser Latino’: Professors Respond to Bad Bunny Performance
Screenshot from NFL Youtube video of Halftime PerformanceQ&A: Dr. Joel Bervell on the Relationship Between the Medical Field and Black Communities
Joel Bervell, MD, uses his platform to discuss different topics in the health field and how different conditions can impact or show up in Black patients.
Community Members Discuss the Role of Politics and Religion at KHSD Board Meeting
During the Kern High School District (KHSD) Board Meeting on Monday, community members spoke about the role of politics and religion in the classrooms.
California Takes Steps to Ensure Federal and State Agents are Held Accountable
On January 27, California made steps to hold Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable if they break the law.
Kern County Supervisors Place Charter on Ballot to Control Premature Vacancies
On Tuesday, the Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to continue working on the charter that will be on the June 2, 2026, election ballot.
‘This Is Not the America We Love’: Bakersfield Vigil Condemns ICE Enforcement
On Monday evening, Kern County Democrats and their affiliated clubs held a demonstration and candlelit vigil honoring the lives of those who have lost their lives due to actions taken by the U.S.
Community Members Advocate for More Tree Coverage in Bakersfield
On Wednesday, community members attended the city council meeting to request that more be done to plant and save more trees in Bakersfield.