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Local leader strives to inspire her community for better
NaTesha Johnson is a wife, mother, business owner, and avid community leader with a passion for change. She was born and raised in Bakersfield.
Johnson grew up singing in the church choir with her sisters along with any other activities her mother encouraged to keep her busy. She
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Unidad Popular Benito Juarez looks to ‘rescue’ the indigenous culture through outreach efforts
Hector Hernandez saw a need in his community of Lamont and Arvin. He noticed indigenous people were in need of more information on services related to farmworker rights, housing rights and so much more.
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KCCD trustees hesitant to focus on people of color in community college diversity, inclusion declaration
Despite much hesitation and pushback from a few members of the board, the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees voted to adopt the State’s Community College Board’s declaration of April as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness Month.
School districts across the Central Valley recognize Dolores Huerta Day
The Bakersfield City School District is one of many school districts in the state to adopt a resolution to formally honor the life of Dolores Huerta.
Delano woman follows family’s footsteps in the agriculture business
Many students in rural communities across Kern County work in the fields as a way to help their families with expenses.
Small town girl gives back to her community in many ways
Citlalli Toscano is a small town girl who gives her heart to her town of Delano.
