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Q&A: Common inspires students in Kern to keep advocating for a better community
Academy Award-winning actor and three-time Grammy recipient Common visited Bakersfield in October for a youth town hall. His goal was to inspire Kern County youth to be socially active by using their voices to advocate for healthy and inclusive communities.
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COMMON: ‘Voting is one of the greatest things a young person can do’
Academy Award-winning actor and three-time Grammy recipient Common told local students they have the power to make a difference by voting.
“Voting is one of the greatest things a young person can do to create a better future for them and for their homies and everybody that is in your generation,” he said at a youth town hall at the Bakersfield Museum of Art last month.
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Latinas unite to provide ‘space for women to come together and support each other’ at Bakersfield College
A ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon opened the first meeting of Bakersfield College’s newest campus club — Latinas Unidas.
The club provides students with a support group and network and a space where they feel accepted and represented.
‘You have to write your own history’: BC Professor inspires, informs generations of students of a history their parents took part in
Editor’s Note: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, South Kern Sol is highlighting notable latinos in Kern County who are working to create positive change in their community.
South Kern Sol, in partnership with Bakersfield College, now accepting applications for fellowship program
South Kern Sol is accepting applications from Bakersfield College students to partake in the CA 2020: Democracy Media Fellowship.
Academy Award-winning actor Common coming to Bakersfield for youth town hall
Academy Award-winning actor and three-time Grammy recipient Common is heading to Bakersfield next week to inspire Kern County youth to be socially active by using their voices to advocate for healthy and inclusive communities.