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CA Organizations Oppose Voter ID Initiative
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and several other organizations have come together to oppose the Voter ID initiative led by Reform California and State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio.
Leaders Address Employment and Talent Gaps in Healthcare
Bank of America is investing in workforce development in healthcare across the United States by working with colleges and universities.
UFW Foundation Attorney Katherine Tello Discusses Her Journey
On Tuesday evening, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)’s Pre-Law Society hosted a discussion with Katherine Tello, a staff attorney for the United Farm Workers Foundation (UFWF).
UFW Foundation Offers Free Legal Immigration and Naturalization Workshop
On March 7, the United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW) will be hosting its free legal immigration, consultation, naturalization, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal workshop.
BHC Launches THRIVE to Support Economic Justice Efforts of CBOs
Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Kern is launching THRIVE, a program to assist local organizations in fighting for economic justice.
Kern County Judge Keenan Perkins Speaks at CSUB About Path to the Bench
On Wednesday evening, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) welcomed Kern County Superior Court Judge Keenan Perkins, who presides over juvenile matters, for a talk discussing his journey to the bench and his experiences serving on the court.
Milton Selis: A Story of Resilience When Those in Power Are Pressing Against You
Milton Selis is an example of showing resilience when those in power are pressing against you.
Girls Run Club to Host a Run Against ICE
Luz Almanza, founder of the Girls Run Bakersfield club, is taking a new route to making her and others’ voices heard by hosting a co-ed run against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
New Latino Leaders Emerge on the Political Stage in Response to Trump’s Presidency
By Alfonso Sierra / El Popular
In this second term of Donald Trump’s presidency there has been a legendary increase in Hispanic leaders, especially on the right (Republicans), such examples are Marco Rubio and the “influencer”, Tony Delgado, who consider themselves Republicans and who are more conservative, striving to negotiate and shouting their loudest voice and who prioritize their rhetoric over immigration, thus supporting those who desire a presidency with greater economic empowerment over their liberal and traditional leadership.
Vineland School District’s Board of Trustees’ New Superintendent Choice Sparks Controversy
Monday night, the Vineland School District Board of Trustees appointed Roberto Euresti as the new superintendent.