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Commentary: Targeted harassment of the GSA Club shows an unmet need for education on LGBTQ+ issues
My sister was more than excited about the first Gay-Straight Alliance meeting at Frontier High School. Not only was it the first club meeting of the year, it was also the first GSA meeting in the school’s history.
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Not your traditional taqueria: El Taco Nuestro spices things up
It’s not uncommon for Jerry Hernandez to close his taqueria in southeast Bakersfield early after selling out of tacos for the night.
With help from his family, Hernandez, along with his brother Ramond Mendes, opened the taco stand, El Taco Nuestro, this summer in the parking lot next to 7-11 on S.
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Discrimination down as local schools embrace LGBTQ-friendly policies
Students report feeling safer, less fearful at Kern High School District
When Samantha De La Cruz first arrived at Independence High School as a freshman more than eight years ago, it was a campus devoid of LGBTQ resources.
COMMENTARY: Delano’s Day of Action was the first stride towards an inclusive environment
Pride month events have taken place across nation for decades, but in conservative cities like Delano, demonstrations like Delano’s LGBTQ+ Day of Action held last month was not accepted by many in the community.
Local students advocating for Punjabi to be recognized on 2020 Census questionnaire
Local students involved in the Sikh Honors and Service Society are working to get the Punjabi language recognized on the 2020 Census.
Q&A: Ridgeview High student works towards raising awareness of Sikh community and giving students more opportunity
Ridgeview High senior Harvin Kaur has been elected President of the Sikh Honors and Service Society and the class Vice President.