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Local Artist Gina Herrera Shares Her Experience Having Her Art Displayed at the Chicago Cultural Center
On March 16-19, the Chicago Cultural Center held its second Veteran Art Triennial and Summit, with a Bakersfield local’s sculptures on display until June 4th.
Gina Herrera is a teacher at Arvin High School, a professor at Bakersfield College, and a practicing artist for the past 10 years.
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‘It can be peaceful and full of love, there doesn’t have to be any judgment’ Local Artist connects the community through music
Crimson Skye, a local singer-songwriter, just performed recently for an NPR submission on Youtube for the single “Fire,” with band members Jordan Belardes playing the electric violin and Adrian Diaz on drums.
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Arvin High School’s Lip Sync Battle makes a fantastic comeback
This past weekend, on February 24 and 25, Arvin High’s annual Airband returned for the first time since 2020.
Although it was popularized as Airband, Arvin High rebranded their event as Lip Sync Battle in order to try and garner higher participation from students who didn’t know what Airband was.
Black people’s hair is ‘poetic’: Bianca Haynes discusses loving your natural hair
Loving your hair is something that should come naturally yet embracing your natural beauty is something that many Black women struggle with due to society.
‘Your voice is powerful’: local leader advocates for change and equity
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
Jovon Dangerfield: an authentic artist and activist
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Black History Month, Kern Sol News is highlighting notable Black leaders in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.