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Film screening at Bakersfield College honors the legacy of organizer Fred Ross Sr.
Students, faculty, and community members gathered at Bakersfield College on Tuesday night for a screening of American Agitators, a documentary exploring the life and legacy of community organizers who helped shape civil rights and labor movements across the United States.
‘Real Change Starts at Home’: Panelists Inspire Student Civic Action
At a time when many young people feel overwhelmed by politics, local leaders delivered the message: your vote matters, especially at home, during a panel at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)
Students gathered on Thursday to hear from Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur, Councilmember Eric Arias, and CSUB Associate Professor Dr.
California Racial Equity returns to Bakersfield to hear community concerns
In a continued effort to confront systemic inequities and elevate community voices, the California Racial Equity Commission returned to Bakersfield on Tuesday, July 15, drawing residents, students, and local leaders into a powerful conversation about justice, access, and lasting change.
Elevate offers hope to the Bakersfield Community through Housing Complex and Faith
For the past few years, CityServe, a faith-based nonprofit in Bakersfield, has been working toward the launch of Elevate, a 126-unit apartment complex designed to offer comprehensive services to those in need.
Wonderful Company launches $1 million grant program for rural Central Valley
The Wonderful Company has opened applications for its $1 million Wonderful Central Valley Community Grants program, which supports nonprofits and schools across rural California.
Sol on the Street: Why are you participating in the “Hands Off Our Healthcare, Hunger Fast?”
Starting May 20, around 20 community members will join the “Hands Off Our Healthcare” Hunger Fast to raise awareness and demand the protection of Medi-Cal and other essential programs outside Congressmember Valado’s office.