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‘We can fight back:’ Community comes together to learn how to tackle issues undocumented immigrants face in Kern County
When an immigration officer conducts a warrantless arrest, it’s usually because the person has said too much or wasn’t aware of their rights.
Dolores Huerta and her children speak about the family legacy
By: Veronica Morley
A packed Levan Center at Bakersfield College celebrated Dolores Huerta and her children as they spoke about her life as an activist and their family legacy.
Hunger Strike: Youth Leading the Way On Immigration
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — This past Wednesday, immigration reform supporters including Cal State Bakersfield professor Gonzalo Santos, and Andres Chavez, the grandson of the late Cesar E.
Solis An Ally For Workers’ Rights
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis spoke at the 50th Anniversary Convention of the United Farm Workers Union on May 20.
Kristofferson, Los Lobos To Raise Money For UFW
By JOSE ‘PABLO’ ANTONIO/South Kern Sol
BAKERSFIELD— Actor and singer/songwriter of hits like ‘Me and Bobby McGee,’ ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ and ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’, Kris Kristofferson will making a stop in Bakersfield to help raise money of the United Farm Workers (UFW) on June 19.
Huerta Reflects On The Union She Helped Create
BAKERSFIELD– The United Farm Workers celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Rabobank Convention Center on May 18 to May 20.