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ACLU Report Exposes Excessive Force and Lack of Accountability in Local Law Enforcement Agencies
South Kern Sol, News Report, Dean Welliver
Almost two months after the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California slammed Kern County law enforcement in a report alleging widespread civil rights abuses, it’s unclear what steps either of the two largest policing agencies have taken to address deficiencies highlighted in the agency’s report.
‘Migrant Stories’ documentary can teach teens about immigrant struggle
South Kern Sol, Commentary, JaNell Gore
Daisy Tafoya was a victim of cartel violence.
The 20-year-old Mexican national had been drugged, threatened, and held captive after witnessing a murder, her family members said.
Queer Trans Youth Summit Teaches How To Better Your Community
South Kern Sol, Community Voices, Chyna Patz
On Nov. 17-19, I attended the 3rd Annual Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit with three other LGBTQ youth from the Dolores Huerta Foundation youth group: Teens 4 Equality.
Thousands Could Lose Health Care, Student-Aid Under New Tax Bill
South Kern Sol, News Report, Veronica Morley
According to a local CSU Bakersfield professor, the Senate GOP tax bill could devastatingly affect thousands of Kern County residents hoping to afford higher education and basic health care needs.
Kern County Students and Educators Share Their Holiday Thankfulness
South Kern Sol, Sol on the Street, Ja’Nell Gore
Since many people skip over the education system when expressing thanks during the holiday season, South Kern Sol went out to see what it is about Kern County schools that students and staff are thankful for.
World AIDS Day: Community Event, Dec. 1
South Kern Sol
On Friday, December 1, the Kern County HIV Partnership will be hosting a World AIDS Day Resource Fair for community members.
Youth Commentary: Jobs Lost, Minors At Risk in Kern County Marijuana Ban
By Cassidy Sheppard
On Oct. 24, nearly a year after California voted to allow the commercial use of marijuana, Kern County’s Board of Supervisors banned all commercial sales of the drug, citing family values and a disregard for wanting to regulate the local pot industry.
RYSE Festival Showcases Films Tackling Social Justice Issues Through Youth Lens
Richmond Pulse, Mitzi Perez | Photo by Diana Diaz
RYSE Youth Center’s third annual film festival on October 28 showcased the works of youth filmmakers, exploring themes dealing with a range of complex issues, including social justice, gender equity and human rights.
Bakersfield Residents Hold Die-In, Demand Police Accountability
South Kern Sol, News Report, Dean Welliver
The day before ACLU released a report detailing civil rights infractions by local Bakersfield law enforcement, a peaceful die-in was held to demand police accountability.
Voto Latino Inspires Kern County Youth At Austin Summit
South Kern Sol, Veronica Morley
Photo above: Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune and Julian Castro (left to right)
I recently journeyed to the Voto Latino Power Summit 2017 in Austin, Texas to receive training and hear Latino leaders talk about the power of the Latino community in relation to current issues, including the state of DACA in Kern County and the U.S.,