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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.
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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.
With Punjabi being the third most spoken language in the Central Valley, advocates feel it is imperative to offer the language on the questionnaire that only comes around once every decade.
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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.
Kaur has big plans for both clubs, but most of all, she wants to raise awareness and educate her fellow classmates on the Sikh community.
Photo Gallery: Community dances to live music at South Kern Sol’s Dream Revolution concert
South Kern Sol, in partnership with Bakersfield College, hosted a concert Thursday, featuring East LA Band Las Cafeteras and local band Velorio.
‘It was the weight of humanity he carried on his shoulders’: CSUB student remembered as someone who always put others first
Friends, family, professors and many more community members came together Wednesday to honor a son, classmate, student and brother and to remember the impacts he had on those around him.
‘World class kids in a world class division’: Cesar E. Chavez percussion ensemble to compete in world competition for the first time in school’s history
The Cesar E. Chavez Indoor Percussion Ensemble headed to Dayton, Ohio Tuesday to compete in the Winter Guard International Championships in Percussion Scholastic World Division — the highest division in the world for high school ensembles.