Kern Sol News
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Friends and Family Gather to Demand Accountability in Police Violence Investigations
Friends and Family Gather to Demand Accountability in Police Violence Investigations
By Earl Parsons
Several families affected by police-related deaths in Kern County met in Heritage Park last Saturday to demand accountability for the loss of their loved ones.
Health For All Bill Passes Senate Committee
New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram
SACRAMENTO – After hearing heart-rending testimonials from three young undocumented immigrants who have seen first hand the havoc caused by not having access to health care, the Senate Health Committee yesterday voted 7-0 to provide health care to all Californians, regardless of their immigration status.
‘Promotoras’ Help Kern Residents Make Healthy Choices
South Kern Sol, News Report, Staff
Photo above: Beatriz Basulto talks to residents
Beatriz Basulto and Marisela Sanchez joined Dignity Health in June as community health educators to work on helping residents get access to healthcare.
After SCOTUS Marriage Equality Ruling, LGBTQA Fight Far From Over
WeCed by Jacqueline Hernandez
photo by Stephen Masker
Ed Note: Jacqueline Hernandez is a 22 year old resident of South Merced.
Future of California’s Economy in Hands of Latinos
Edmundo Zaragoza and Gustavo Perez graduating from UC Merced on May 16, 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.