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‘Today, I am an American’: People from around the world become citizens at Naturalization ceremony at CSUB
Seventy-Five people from countries around the world gathered in Cal State Bakersfield’s Dore Theater Tuesday morning to complete the final step in becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States of America.
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OUR VIEW: Bakersfield, it’s time to honor our Sikh Community
In the early 1990s, a man discovered his country had killed thousands of young men. The government made these men “disappear” in the 1980s, and tried to cover up these murders.
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BC Delano campus celebrates Filipino American history with guest speaker; encourages ethnic studies
Delano students of all ages joined the Bakersfield College Delano Campus in celebrating Larry Itliong Day and Filipino American history Friday with a series of events with the hopes to emphasize the importance of teaching ethnic studies.
‘Do they really know us’: Sikh community says park will give sense of belonging; don’t feel support from city officials, advocates say
After working with city officials, committees and community partners for almost two years, the Bakersfield Sikh community continues its efforts in naming a park of a Sikh civil rights leader; however there has been a recent halt to the process.
The California Endowment selects South Kern youth leader to serve on Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council
The California Endowment announced Monday Dean Welliver, a LGBTQ Organizer and Advocate from South Kern, was selected by his community to serve on the foundation’s President’s Youth Council.
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.