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Adventist Health Hosts Safely Surrendered Press Conference
In an effort to raise awareness about California’s Safely Surrendered Baby Law, also known as the Safe Haven Act, Adventist Health Physicians Network in Bakersfield held a press conference on Wednesday morning, marking Safely Surrendered Baby Month, an annual campaign aimed at educating residents about the safe options available for mothers.
SB 1105 Aims to Protect Legal Observers and Reinforce Civil Rights
On February 16, Senator Sasha Renee Perez, of Pasadena, introduced SB 1105, also known as the Protect California Rights Act during an event.
Bakersfield College Hosts African American Wellness Seminar Addressing Racial Health Disparities
On February 12, Bakersfield College (BC) hosted an African American Wellness Seminar. This seminar was among several taking place at BC during the month of February in acknowledgment of Black History Month.
McFarland Proclaims February as Safely Surrendered Baby Month
During Wednesday’s City Council meeting, the City of McFarland proclaimed the month of February as Safely Surrendered Baby Month.
Dr. Mae Ngai Examines How U.S. Immigration Policy Created Undocumented Immigration
On Monday, Columbia University hosted an online discussion with Dr. Mae Ngai, author of several critically acclaimed books, including Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America and The Chinese Question: The Gold Rush and Global Politics.
Rapid Response Network Hosts Workshop to Support Immigrant Communities
On Thursday, January 29, the Rapid Response Network (RRN) of Kern hosted a “Know Your Rights and Risk: Preparing for Increased Immigration Enforcement” workshop to help people understand their rights and what to do if approached by immigration agents.