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Arts & Culture
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Maharlika, Delano Winter Guard Program to Compete in World Championship
For Maharlika, Delano’s current independent winter guard program, it is more than just performing; it is a program that keeps you grounded mentally, physically, and emotionally.
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‘The Personal Became Political’: LaToya Ruby Frazier on Labor, Loss, and Accountability
LaToya Ruby Frazier did not begin her talk at Bakersfield College with art theory or camera technique. She began with her grandmother.
Standing before a full room at the Renegade Event Center, Frazier traced her story back to Braddock, Pennsylvania, a former steel town shaped by mills, pollution, and disinvestment.
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Kennedy Girls’ Soccer Team Makes History As D6 Valley Champs
On February 24th, parents, students, community members, and administrators came together to fill the football stadium to show their support for the Kennedy Girls’ Soccer Team as they took on Immanuel High School for a chance at the valley title.
Artists Blend Culture, Community And Color Across Kern County
Black History Month is often marked by reflection on legacy, struggle, brilliance, and resistance — and in Kern County, that reflection is also happening on walls, in classrooms, and inside community spaces through the work of two local visual artists.
Presentation Explores Roots of Black Churches in Bakersfield
Faith, migration, resilience, and community were at the center of a presentation exploring the history of Black churches in Bakersfield from the 1800s to today.
Former MLB Player Garry Templeton Shares Baseball Journey at BC
Garry Templeton’s baseball career took him across the country, but during a Black History Month event, he brought Bakersfield College students back to where it all began.